Bursa Malaysia

Structural Regulation

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.

Sustainable Finance

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.

Trading & Investment

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”.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

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.

Tokenisation

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.

Climate Risk

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.

AI Risk & Governance

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 10/12/2021

Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

Structural Regulation

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.

Trading & Investment

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.