Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia JC3 to Prioritise Work on Climate & Environmental Data

By Editors | 09/12/2022

The JC3 will work with data providers in 2023 to improve data accessibility, quality, comparability and consistency; and develop strategies to substantially reduce data gaps.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Developing New Technology Risk Management Framework

By Editors | 07/12/2022

The new framework will significantly increase the capital market’s ability to detect and mitigate the risks that come with new technologies, SC chairman said.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Consults on Rules for Calculating Operational Risk Capital

By Editors | 06/12/2022

The rules are expected to come into effect on 1 January 2025. BNM has asked whether the proposed implementation date is feasible.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Publish Digitalisation, Nation Building Guidance for PLCs

By Editors | 06/12/2022

Five digital guidebooks have now been published under the PLC Transformation programme, to help deliver sustainable and robust financial performance from listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Finalises New Requirements on Climate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2022

Governance, strategy, risk appetite and risk management requirements take effect on 31 Dec 2023; and scenario analysis and disclosure requirements one year later.

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.