Bursa Malaysia

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Portal for Fund Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2022

The platform allows investors to view fund information, compare funds, create watchlists, and communicate with fund managers.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Issues Public Reprimand Over Sponsor Failures

By Editors | 13/11/2022

TA Securities did not assess the internal controls and risk management systems of the listing applicant and falsely represented that it had.

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia Concludes Customers Experience Analytics PoC

By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2022

A machine learning model was used to gain insights from industry data that will help improve the retail investor experience and outcomes.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, LSEG Expand Collaboration on ESG Initiatives

By Editors | 03/11/2022

FTSE Russell will provide ESG scores for all companies listed on Bursa Malaysia’s Main and ACE Markets, compared to 30 percent currently.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes to Extend Waqf Framework to REITs, ETFs

By Editors | 20/10/2022

The proposed amendments are meant to complement SC initiatives to broaden the range of Islamic products available in the capital market, Bursa Malaysia says.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Budget 2023 to Tackle Scams, Promote Capital Market

By Editors | 09/10/2022

Budget 2023 includes measures to strengthen the capital market, protect against scams and cyber threats, and drive the ESG and climate change agenda.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Updates Sustainability Reporting Framework

By Editors | 27/09/2022

By 2025, all Main Market listed issuers will be reporting TCFD-aligned disclosures and internalising climate change considerations in their business strategies.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch Enhanced Gold Futures Contract

By Editors | 16/09/2022

The enhanced contract will provide investors exposure to gold at standard global prices without the need for currency conversion.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Issue ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

By Editors | 01/09/2022

Regulators are also developing guidance on Malaysia’s taxonomy, exploring blended finance solutions, and developing a catalogue of climate risk data sources.