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Malaysia financial services verification required by April 14
Google is introducing new Financial Services verification requirements for advertisers promoting financial services in Malaysia. Advertisers must complete verification through an external compliance partner, G2, and then apply for financial services verification with Google.
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What changed
G2 will begin processing applications on March 10, 2026. In-scope advertisers who have not completed verification by April 14 will not be allowed to show financial services ads in Malaysia.
Why it matters for advertisers
For you, this means initiating the G2 verification process now if you advertise banking, credit, investment, insurance, or brokerage services targeting Malaysia.
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Malaysia financial services verification required by April 14
Google is introducing new Financial Services verification requirements for advertisers promoting financial services in Malaysia. Advertisers must complete verification through an external compliance partner, G2, and then apply for financial services verification with Google. G2 will begin processing applications on March 10, 2026. In-scope advertisers who have not completed verification by April 14 will not be allowed to show financial services ads in Malaysia.
For you, this means initiating the G2 verification process now if you advertise banking, credit, investment, insurance, or brokerage services targeting Malaysia.
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