Bank Negara Malaysia
Jittery ringgit spurs options growth in Malaysia
Local corporates seek new hedging tools, but longer-term options liquidity lacking
Malaysian central bank strengthens onshore hedging
Bank Negara is complementing last year's NDF restrictions with a more open onshore market
Malaysia liberalisation sparks ringgit rise
KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian ringgit reached 13-year highs against the dollar last Thursday, as officials relaxed currency controls on corporate hedging and international trade settlement on August 18.
New rules for new markets
It’s all about the emerging markets managing their exposure to the eurozone. Last week, Hong Kong and Malaysia also moved to offer a common bond-settlement system.