Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Finalises Enhancements to Unit Trust Framework

By Editors | 22/12/2021

The enhancements will enable retail funds to invest in and offer investors access to a wider range of investment instruments and activities.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Become Approval Authority for ACE Market IPOs

By Editors | 21/12/2021

Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Set to Lift Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling

By Editors | 19/12/2021

Intraday short selling will resume on 1 January 2022, with enhanced control measures including the automated application of the “at-tick rule”.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Proposes New Rules For Payment System Operators

By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2021

BNM proposes governance, risk management and operational requirements to ensure safety, efficiency, reliability and confidence in payment systems.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Revises SPAC Framework to Spur Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

The minimum amount of funds required to be raised by a SPAC through its IPO has been reduced by a third, among other changes.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance

By Editors | 16/12/2021

The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia Concludes Dematerialised Structured Warrants PoC

By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2021

The PoC demonstrated that smart contracts can help to enable parties to share standardised and automated business processes and enable increased workflow efficiency.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs

By Editors | 13/12/2021

Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.