Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches ESG Themed Index Futures Contract

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The new futures contract is based on the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and available to global investors via CME Globex.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches Shariah Compliant Carbon Exchange

By Editors | 11/12/2022

The first trades will be conducted via an auction in March 2023. Project developers, project proponents, and corporate buyers are invited to participate.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Raises Bar on Investment Research, Advice

By Editors | 11/12/2022

The SC released new guidelines for investment analysts and a technical note for those seeking to provide digital investment advice.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia JC3 to Prioritise Work on Climate & Environmental Data

By Editors | 09/12/2022

The JC3 will work with data providers in 2023 to improve data accessibility, quality, comparability and consistency; and develop strategies to substantially reduce data gaps.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Developing New Technology Risk Management Framework

By Editors | 07/12/2022

The new framework will significantly increase the capital market’s ability to detect and mitigate the risks that come with new technologies, SC chairman said.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Consults on Rules for Calculating Operational Risk Capital

By Editors | 06/12/2022

The rules are expected to come into effect on 1 January 2025. BNM has asked whether the proposed implementation date is feasible.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Publish Digitalisation, Nation Building Guidance for PLCs

By Editors | 06/12/2022

Five digital guidebooks have now been published under the PLC Transformation programme, to help deliver sustainable and robust financial performance from listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Finalises New Requirements on Climate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2022

Governance, strategy, risk appetite and risk management requirements take effect on 31 Dec 2023; and scenario analysis and disclosure requirements one year later.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Extends Night Trading Session by Three Hours

By Editors | 05/12/2022

The After-Hours Trading session will end at 2.30am instead of 11.30pm for selected derivatives contracts, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives said.