Malaysia

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Expands List of Securities Approved for Short-Selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2023

Bursa Malaysia is expanding its list of securities approved for securities borrowing, securities lending and short selling.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Declares Milestone Achievement on Sustainability

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/06/2023

For the first time, every exchange surveyed by WFE participated in at least one ESG initiative and engaged in at least one WFE Sustainability Principle.

Bank Negara Malaysia Announces New Governor

By Editors | 09/06/2023

Outgoing governor Nor Shamsiah said she is confident that Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour is the “right person” to helm BMN as governor.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Gets In-Principle Approval for New Debt Fundraising Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2023

The Securities Commission has granted Bursa and RAM in-principle approval to manage and operate a new debt fundraising platform.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches New Accreditation Programme for Directors

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/06/2023

Existing directors will have 24 months to complete the new sustainability-focused accreditation programme.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Names and Shames Listed Companies With All-Male Boards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/06/2023

Bursa Malaysia warns that it will take regulatory action against companies that fail to comply with the diversity requirement.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Incorporates Cloud-specific Risks in Regulatory Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023

BNM has updated its policy on risk management in technology to include requirements on the adoption and use of public cloud infrastructure.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia, Malaysia to Object to EU Deforestation Law

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/05/2023

Indonesia and Malaysia are alleging the EU’s new deforestation law will harm their palm oil industries.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Establishes Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2023

The Committee will explore the enablers that would support the implementation of the ISSB Standards in Malaysia, and discuss matters related to assurance of sustainability statements.