Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia: SC Streamlines Authorisation Process for CMIs, RMOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/02/2024

The new approach will shorten the time to market for for new capital market intermediaries and recognised market operators to three months from six months previously.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Broadens Sophisticated Investor Categories

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/02/2024

The SC now considers knowledge, experience, and primary residence value for the sophisticated investor qualification.

AML / KYC

Former Malaysian PM Receives Partial Royal Pardon

By Editors | 04/02/2024

Najib Razak was sentenced to jail and fined in 2020 over 1MDB-related corruption. His jail sentence was cut in half and his fine was reduced.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM, CyberSecurity Malaysia to Tackle Cyber Risks in Financial System

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/01/2024

BNM partners CyberSecurity Malaysia for seamless information sharing, best practices exchange, and technical support to address emerging cyber risks.

ESG / Sustainability

STACS Joins Malaysia’s SEDG Adopter Programme

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/01/2024

Capital Markets Malaysia developed the programme last October to guide local SMEs in disclosing ESG data from their supply chains.

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia Announces Launch of New SME Fundraising Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/01/2024

The platform will connect SMEs with capital providers such as private equity firms, venture capitalists or other financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

iFast Gets In-Principle Approval to Launch Bond Market in Malaysia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2024

SGX-listed iFast Corp aims to launch its bond trading services in Malaysia in the second half of 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa to Boost Solar Renewable Energy Certificates in Malaysia

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2024

The partnership aims to support Malaysia’s renewable energy targets and respond to growing corporate demand for RECs.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Issues Exposure Draft on Currency Processing Business

By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2024

The exposure draft covers key areas such as governance, operational requirements, risk management and IT requirements for currency processors.