Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Proposes Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2023

A proposed simplified ESG disclosure guide set to be launched in November this year will align with major global frameworks and reporting standards, including the GRI and ISSB.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches Programme to Incentivise ETF Trading

By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2023

The initiative is aimed at cultivating a vibrant ETF ecosystem and creating more opportunities for investors and traders.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Arrests Former 1MDB Legal Counsel

By Editors | 14/07/2023

Jasmine Loo fled Malaysia in 2018 but is now willing to cooperate with Malaysian authorities on investigations.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Assumes Investor Relations Function

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2023

Bursa Malaysia will serve as the single point of reference for investor relations matters. MIRA is discontinued.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia SC Launches New Initiative to Boost Islamic Fintech

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2023

The ‘FIKRA ACE’ initiative consists of an accelerator programmme, a networking platform, and a platform for collaborations.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Threatens Legal Action Over ‘Harmful’ Facebook Content

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2023

Bursa Malaysia has backed the communications regulator’s move to take action against Meta for its failure to remove scam posts.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Issues New Roadmap for Advancing Financial Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2023

BNM outlines the key barriers to financial inclusion, and four strategic enablers that will support further progress.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Announces Measures to Boost Capital Market Vibrancy

By Editors | 20/06/2023

The stamp duty rate payable on stock trades is being reduced by a third to lower the cost of transactions, especially for retail investors.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Seeks Feedback on Impaired Loans Disposal Rules

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2023

The exposure draft sets out new requirements and guidance for sellers and buyers of impaired loans/financing.