Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Promote Greater Capital Market Innovation

By Editors | 07/07/2020

The SC will invite innovative stockbroking models such as digital-only brokers and algo trading platforms. Bursa’s trading and clearing memberships will be separated.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Seeks Independent Board at Stock Exchange

By Editors | 01/07/2020

The Philippine Stock Exchange currently has three independent directors on its 15-seat board. Under the proposed rules, a majority of the directors will have to be independent.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia, Thailand Extend Short Selling Restrictions

By Editors | 28/06/2020

Malaysia will extend its short-selling ban until year-end; Thailand will continue using the uptick rule until end-September; Korea’s short-selling ban is due to expire in mid-September.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan, Malaysia to Cooperate on Derivatives Market Development

By Editors | 18/05/2020

The two exchanges will share information and best practices relating to product development, market operations, and other areas of common interest.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Extends Short Selling Ban by Two Months

By Editors | 28/04/2020

The short-selling suspension will now last until 30 June 2020, to ensure to manage risks and mitigate any excessive speculative activities.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Issuers to Offer Electronic Options to Shareholders

By Editors | 27/04/2020

Listed issuers will be required to offer shareholders electronic options to subscribe for rights shares, exercise convertible securities and participate in dividend reinvestment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Raises Share Issue Limits, Extends Filing Deadlines

By Editors | 20/04/2020

Listed issuers are allowed to increase the general mandate threshold for new securities issues from the existing 10% to 20% of the total number of issued shares.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia SC Announces Capital Market Measures to Support Businesses

By Editors | 17/04/2020

The measures include relief for publicly listed companies from PN17 (financial distress) classification, even if they fall below certain regulatory thresholds.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia, Shenzhen Bourses Enter MoU on Cross-border Collaboration

By Editors | 15/04/2020

The MoU will facilitate the display and joint promotion of Bursa Malaysia and SZSE benchmark indices in each other’s markets.