Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Lift Short Selling Ban, Intraday Ban to Remain

By Editors | 17/12/2020

The dynamic and static price limits and revised circuit breaker mechanism implemented in July will be extended. Margin financing flexibilities for brokers will remain in place.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia, Shenzhen Bourse Cross-Promote Indices

By Editors | 14/12/2020

Bursa and the SZSE will each display three key indices from each other’s market, as part of efforts to increase visibility and create opportunities for cross-border investment.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Finalises Transitional Arrangements for ECL Accounting

By Editors | 10/12/2020

Financial institutions can add back a portion of their Stage 1 and Stage 2 provisions for ECL to Tier 1 capital over a four or three year period.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Expands Market-making Framework

By Editors | 08/12/2020

The expansion will enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the capital market, and entice more investors and market participants, Bursa says.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Completes First Physical Delivery of MGS Futures Contract

By Editors | 04/12/2020

The most from cash settlement to physical delivery of the 5-Year Malaysian Government Securities Futures Contract was announced in September.

BNM to Update Framework for Microinsurance, Microtakaful Products

By Editors | 03/12/2020

The proposals presented in a new exposure draft seek to promote more innovative, sustainable and inclusive insurance and takaful business models.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Completes Bond Tokenisation POC in Offshore Market

By Editors | 03/12/2020

The POC demonstrated that digital bonds could be issued and managed on a blockchain, and its attributes allow for new service expansion offerings.

BNM Provides Details on New Financing Facilities for SMEs

By Editors | 03/12/2020

The budget initiatives included a targeted facility for SME working capital, credit for micro enterprises, and support for high-tech SMEs.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia, Japan Authorities Appointed to NGFS Steering Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The inclusion of Japan’s FSA, BNM and Bank of Canada on the steering committee will widen the NGFS’ global reach and strengthening its geographical representation.