Malaysia

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues Investor Relations Guidance for PLCs

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The new guidebook will help listed companies in their engagement with stakeholders and investor relations, Bursa Malaysia said.

    Uncategorised

    Bursa Malaysia to Launch VCM Exchange by Year-End

    By Editors | 16/08/2022

    The exchange said the VCM will encourage investments in high-quality offsetting projects that can generate positive environmental and societal benefits.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia Reassures Public After Data Breach at Payments Firm

    By Editors | 15/08/2022

    The iPay88 breach will be raised in a Cabinet meeting to discuss a proposal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate the incident.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rules for LEAP-to-ACE Listing Transfers

    By Editors | 10/08/2022

    The framework will help LEAP Market companies transfer to the ACE Market, which offers a “more robust listing environment” and is open to the public.

    BNM Reviewing Appropriateness of Published Statistical Data

    By Editors | 09/08/2022

    Industry practitioners, academia and the public are asked to complete a survey to help BNM assess public demand for its published data.

    Malaysia Unveils Details of New Consumer Credit Act

    By Editors | 05/08/2022

    A ‘Consumer Credit Oversight Board’ will be established as an independent authority to oversee all consumer credit activities including BNPL under a single umbrella.

    BNM Consults on New Requirements for Adjusters

    By Editors | 03/08/2022

    The proposed rules impose ‘fit and proper’ requirements on shareholders and key responsible persons of adjusters.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Data with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia SC Proposes Technology Risk Management Rules

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The regulatory framework includes a set of principles for capital market entities to adopt in their use of AI/machine learning.

    ESG / Sustainability

    High Definition: Does Asia Need a Unified ESG Taxonomy?

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    As countries move at different speeds towards developing their own standards, is this multiplicity an obstacle to a greener future?

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