Bursa Malaysia

    Bursa Malaysia to Restructure, Giving Greater Oversight to CEO

    By Editors | 23/11/2019

    The existing business leadership team will report directly to the CEO following the restructuring. The new structure becomes operational in January.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia Completes SBL Proof-of-Concept Using Blockchain

    By Editors | 06/11/2019

    The POC was a test of a private-permissioned blockchain-driven solution for securities borrowing and lending that can enhance market discovery, efficiencies and transparency.

    Market Infrastructure

    BNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures

    By Editors | 02/10/2019

    Malaysia’s central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Proposes Anti-Corruption Measures for Listed Companies

    By Editors | 30/09/2019

    The consultation also proposes amendments to facilitate the electronic performance of corporate actions by securities holders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex

    By Editors | 18/09/2019

    The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Consults on Listing Rule Amendments

    By Editors | 03/09/2019

    The amendments focus on the issuance of new securities, seeking to enhance transparency, promote better corporate governance, ensure board integrity and protect investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Revamps Rules for Derivatives Market Participants

    By Editors | 15/08/2019

    The updated rules allow non-face-to-face onboarding, remove voice logging for client orders, and introduce higher governance standards, among others.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia to Loosen Regulatory Reins in Capital Markets

    By Editors | 21/06/2019

    As market discipline strengthens, the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia will “proportionately scale down the intensity of regulatory discipline”.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Mobile Depository Services

    By Editors | 13/06/2019

    ‘Bursa Anywhere’ allows individual investors to manage their share depository account on their cellphones.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Central Depository to Expand Electronic Services

    By Editors | 03/06/2019

    Bursa Malaysia is proposing rule amendments to facilitate the introduction of new CDS eServices via ‘Bursa Anywhere’ – a new electronic platform.

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