Malaysia

    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.

    Enforcement

    Bursa Malaysia Issues Public Reprimand Over Sponsor Failures

    By Editors | 13/11/2022

    TA Securities did not assess the internal controls and risk management systems of the listing applicant and falsely represented that it had.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BNM Launches “Greening Value Chain” Programme for SMEs

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    The programme will provide Malaysian SMEs with technical advice, training, on-site diagnosis and transition financing.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia Concludes Customers Experience Analytics PoC

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2022

    A machine learning model was used to gain insights from industry data that will help improve the retail investor experience and outcomes.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Six Southeast Asian Fintech Associations Agree to Cooperate

    By Editors | 03/11/2022

    The six fintech associations are from Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia, LSEG Expand Collaboration on ESG Initiatives

    By Editors | 03/11/2022

    FTSE Russell will provide ESG scores for all companies listed on Bursa Malaysia’s Main and ACE Markets, compared to 30 percent currently.

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