Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

By Editors | 07/03/2014

Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

Securities / Derivatives

Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC

By Editors | 03/03/2014

Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance

By Editors | 19/02/2014

Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.

Singapore Banks to Stop Setting Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reference Rate

By Editors | 18/02/2014

Banks in Singapore are to stop setting a reference rate for the Indonesian rupiah after March 27.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Mulls Tax Breaks for Corporate Bond Investors

By Editors | 09/02/2014

Indonesia is considering tax breaks for investors in local corporate bonds to boost capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Plans Tighter Depository Rules

By Editors | 22/01/2014

Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd invites comments on a consultation paper seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository to close dormant accounts.

Securities / Derivatives

CIMB & BPI Capital Issues Bolster Loss-Absorption Buffers in Run-up to Basel III

By Editors | 20/01/2014

The expansion plans of Malaysia-based CIMB Group and Philippines-based BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands, rated BBB-), and their transition to Basel III, is driving them to raise capital, says Fitch Ratings.

Securities / Derivatives

Bank Negara Malaysia to Issue Consultation Paper on Retail Lending Rates

By Editors | 17/01/2014

Bank Negara Malaysia consults the financial industry on a new reference rate framework to replace the base lending rate quoted by financial institutions in the pricing of retail loans.