Malaysia

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance

    By Editors | 16/12/2021

    The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia Concludes Dematerialised Structured Warrants PoC

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2021

    The PoC demonstrated that smart contracts can help to enable parties to share standardised and automated business processes and enable increased workflow efficiency.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

    Press Release

    Bursa Malaysia Awarded ‘Exchange of the Year’

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    Bursa Malaysia was recognised for its robust pandemic response, sustainability and ESG work, climate action leadership, and market access initiatives.

    Press Release

    Bursa Malaysia Recognised for ‘Bursa Anywhere’ Initiative

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    The Bursa Anywhere mobile app provides investors easier and more convenient access to portfolio and investment information as well as electronic depository services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Launch Night Trading Session

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021

    Bursa’s new T+1 night trading session seeks to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Malaysian derivatives markets.

    AML / KYC

    BNM Unveils Initial Findings of Malaysia National Risk Assessment

    By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2021

    BNM is using technology to improve its risk-based supervision, intelligence analysis, data science techniques and off-site surveillance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia to Enhance Conflict of Interest Disclosure Rules

    By Editors | 01/12/2021

    Proposed amendments will require directors and senior managers of listed companies to disclose their interests in competing businesses.

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