BNM eases rules on ringgit bond issuances

Change makes it easier for foreign institutions to issue debt denominated in Malaysian currency

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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has eased the rules on foreign exchange to enable international financial institutions to issue ringgit-denominated bonds in the country.

The central bank announced on November 15 that multilateral development banks and qualified non-resident development finance institutions would be able to issue ringgit-denominated debt securities in Malaysia and provide financing in the currency to domestic corporates.

These institutions had previously been required to seek approval

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