Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Rules on Board Independence, Diversity

By Editors | 19/01/2022

The rule amendments limit board tenure to 12 years, require the appointment of at least one woman director, and enhance transparency on board appointments.

Enforcement

Malaysia SC Charges Serba Dinamik Execs for False Disclosure

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/01/2022

Four executives of oil and gas engineering company Serba Dinamik have been charged for submitting a false statement to Bursa Malaysia.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Raises Stamp Duty on Stock Transactions

By Editors | 03/01/2022

The stamp duty on share contract notes has been raised from 0.1 percent to 0.15 percent, subject to a MYR 1,000 cap.

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”.

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.