Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Extends Night Trading Session by Three Hours

By Editors | 05/12/2022

The After-Hours Trading session will end at 2.30am instead of 11.30pm for selected derivatives contracts, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives said.

Malaysia Revises Guidelines on VC and PE Investment

By Editors | 02/12/2022

The new guidelines will widen the investor base, increase funding for start-ups and MSMEs, and increase the vibrancy of Malaysia’s private markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Consolidates Islamic Capital Market Guidelines

By Editors | 01/12/2022

The consolidated guidelines introduce a new chapter dedicated to ‘waqf’ and introduce additional requirements on Islamic fund management business.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Consults on Licensing Framework for Digital Insurers

By Mark Johnston | 30/11/2022

Digital insurers and takaful operators will initially be subject to a lower minimum paid-up capital requirement during a 3-5 year foundational period.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Punishes Two for Short-Selling Activities

By Editors | 22/11/2022

The two dealer’s representatives engaged in intra day short-selling activities in client accounts in 2020 when such activity was temporarily prohibited.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, Companies Commission Offer Boost to SMEs

By Editors | 17/11/2022

The collaboration includes exploring opportunities to support digital economy growth, facilitating data sharing between businesses, and advancing the ESG agenda.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Recognises Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Clearing as TC-CCP

By Editors | 16/11/2022

The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Malaysia’s derivatives market.

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Portal for Fund Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2022

The platform allows investors to view fund information, compare funds, create watchlists, and communicate with fund managers.

Fintech / Regtech

Five ASEAN Central Banks Sign MoU on Payments Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2022

The MoU is the first that brings together multiple ASEAN central banks under a single multilateral agreement to enhance cross-border payments.