Malaysia

The government will allow the issuance of dual-class shares, expand tax deductions for listing expenses, and provide financing for SMEs.

Executives at the two Abu Dhabi funds facilitated the theft of billions of dollars from 1MDB. The settlement ends proceedings in the UK.

The securities regulators of Malaysia and Cambodia have signed an MoU agreeing to bolster cooperation and capacity building.

BNM encourages the use of e-KYC solutions that leverage AI, machine learning or other forms of predictive algorithms to ensure accurate identification and verification.

The revised guidelines incorporate requirements for SRI funds seeking to qualify as an ASEAN Sustainable and Responsible Fund, among other changes.

A handbook on generating carbon credits will be developed, as well as a directory of carbon industry service providers to facilitate collaboration.

International market participants can access Bursa Malaysia's data feed via more than 900 data centres in 32 countries.

A new remedial option allows users to recall or acquire back securities if their status changes to Shariah non-compliant.

BNM says the vision of the Framework is to provide a more expansive and holistic approach to elevate financial well-being in Malaysia.

FIs are asked to provide feedback and complete an accompanying Quantitative Impact Study reporting template.