Malaysia

Press Release

Bursa Malaysia Awarded ‘Exchange of the Year’

By Editors | 10/12/2021

Bursa Malaysia was recognised for its robust pandemic response, sustainability and ESG work, climate action leadership, and market access initiatives.

Press Release

Bursa Malaysia Recognised for ‘Bursa Anywhere’ Initiative

By Editors | 10/12/2021

The Bursa Anywhere mobile app provides investors easier and more convenient access to portfolio and investment information as well as electronic depository services.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors

By Editors | 09/12/2021

The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Launch Night Trading Session

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021

Bursa’s new T+1 night trading session seeks to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Malaysian derivatives markets.

AML / KYC

BNM Unveils Initial Findings of Malaysia National Risk Assessment

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2021

BNM is using technology to improve its risk-based supervision, intelligence analysis, data science techniques and off-site surveillance.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Enhance Conflict of Interest Disclosure Rules

By Editors | 01/12/2021

Proposed amendments will require directors and senior managers of listed companies to disclose their interests in competing businesses.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Unveils Initiatives to Boost Corporate Governance

By Editors | 24/11/2021

The SC’s corporate governance strategic priorities for the next three years emphasise ESG fitness, diversity and agility of boards.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Appoints ICDM to Facilitate Director Accreditations

By Editors | 22/11/2021

First-time directors of listed companies and directors of newly-listed companies must complete an enhanced accreditation programme starting in 2022.

AML / KYC

Singapore Repatriates Another $16.3m of 1MDB Funds to Malaysia

By Editors | 21/11/2021

Total 1MDB assets amounting to $4.9bn have now been returned. Asset recovery is still being pursued in the US, UAE, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, among other countries.