Digital banking draft framework to be issued soon

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia will issue an exposure draft on a consultative paper that seeks feedback on the digital bank framework by year-end, said Governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus.

This will enable the central bank to review and tighten the framework before it comes into force next year, she told reporters after the launch of Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery’s new exhibition here on Dec 12.

Titled “For the Nation: 60 Years of Central Banking”, the gallery was launched by the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

BNM’s financial development and innovation department director Suhaimi Ali had said that more than 10 parties had expressed interest in setting up digital banks in the country.

They comprised a mix of newcomers and financial players, he said.

The purpose of the framework is to protect the system and serve the underserved segments such as start-ups and micro-enterprises. – Bernama

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