Insights - Biji Deals

Feb 133 min read

Bank Negara Malaysia's Gift: Key Changes in Revised AML Policy Documents issued 6th February 2024

Five years back, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) bestowed upon us a New Year's treat wrapped in the guise of its AML/CFT and Targeted...

Jan 303 min read

Decoding PEPs in Malaysia: AML/CFT Strategies and Best Practices for Enhanced Due Diligence

Explore the comprehensive guide on AML/CFT measures for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) in Malaysia.

Dec 12, 20234 min read

Customer Due Diligence (CDD): What is CDD and why it's important for your business

Understand the importance of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), various types of CDD and the typical workflow processes involved.

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Know Your Customer (KYC) vs. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) - The Differences

Dive into the intricate world of KYC and CDD! Uncover the pivotal role CDD plays in AML/CFT, distinguishing it from the ongoing KYC process.

Dec 1, 20236 min read

Revolutionising AML/CFT Compliance: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach (RBA)

Discover the implementation of Risk Based Approach (RBA) to AML/CFT from different aspects - national, institutional and customer levels.

Nov 30, 20233 min read

AML/CFT Policy Documents in Malaysia

In this article, we help differentiate between the two AML/CFT & TFS policies issued by Bank Negara Malaysia, which can be challenging.

Nov 29, 20233 min read

The Origins of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) 2001 in Malaysia

The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) in Malaysia was enacted in 2001 to combat money laundering. The AMLA is a vital piece of legislation.

Sep 26, 20233 min read

The Angel Investment Equation: Pros, Cons and Considerations in Malaysia

Angel investment in Malaysia is a dynamic and promising avenue for aspiring entrepreneurs, with tax incentive provided to angel investors.

Aug 29, 20234 min read

Venture Capital in Malaysia: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Venture capital (VC) acts as a potent source of funding of startups and SMEs with high-growth potential and can be a game-changer.

Aug 3, 20237 min read

Public Equity Crowdfunding in Malaysia: The Pros & Cons

Pros and cons of raising capital through public equity crowdfunding in Malaysia, with proposed tax incentive by the Malaysian government.

Jul 24, 20235 min read

A Growth Opportunity for SMEs: Pros and Cons of ACE Market

Benefits and drawbacks of listing in ACE Market, a submarket of Bursa Malaysia, to raise capital and gain access to liquidity in Malaysia.

Jan 10, 20232 min read

Due Diligence: What it is, why is it important and how Biji Deals can help you.

What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is the process of collecting and analysing information to verify and confirm relevant facts. In...