Malaysia

    ESG / Sustainability

    Data with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia SC Proposes Technology Risk Management Rules

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The regulatory framework includes a set of principles for capital market entities to adopt in their use of AI/machine learning.

    ESG / Sustainability

    High Definition: Does Asia Need a Unified ESG Taxonomy?

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    As countries move at different speeds towards developing their own standards, is this multiplicity an obstacle to a greener future?

    ESG / Sustainability

    ESG & the Evolving Demands on Asset Managers and Banks

    By Editors | 28/07/2022

    Asset managers in Asia could be forgiven for thinking ESG stood for Ever-Shifting Ground.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Banking on a Sustainable Future

    By Editors | 27/07/2022

    Organisastions are faced with the challenge of understanding the nuances of regulations and ensuring they have sufficient capacity to apply them in daily business activities.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BNM Sets Deadline for Foreign Insurers to Reduce Stakes in Local Firms

    By Editors | 21/07/2022

    Most foreign insurers in Malaysia have not complied with a 70 percent limit set in 2009 on their ownership in local firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Five ASEAN Central Banks to Link Payment Systems

    By Editors | 21/07/2022

    The central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will formally sign an agreement on payment connectivity in November.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia and Shanghai to Collaborate on Derivatives Products

    By Editors | 17/07/2022

    Bursa Malaysia Derivatives will work with SHFE and INE on the development of new derivatives products to meet the needs of increasingly sophisticated customers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Announces Launch of Shariah Discretionary Trading

    By Editors | 09/07/2022

    Discretionary trading based on Shariah principles is now permitted at Bursa Malaysia. Malacca Securities is the first to offer the service.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia SC Expands Tax Incentives Available to VC Firms

    By Editors | 04/07/2022

    VCCs can claim exemptions from tax on all income other than interest income from savings or fixed deposits and profits from Shariah-based deposits – for a period of up to five years.

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