Malaysia

Malaysia’s RHB Bank to Shutter Hong Kong Operations

By Editors | 11/12/2019

The move is said to be the result of an “increasingly challenging” operating and broking environment, largely attributed to a slow economy and ongoing civil unrest.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Bourse Proposes Tightening of Delisting Rules

By Editors | 06/12/2019

Under the proposed rules, a voluntary delisting must be approved by all independent directors and by stockholders owning at least 75 percent of the total outstanding listed shares.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Releases Five-Year Sustainable Investment Roadmap

By Editors | 27/11/2019

The Securities Commission has released a roadmap charting out Malaysia’s path to becoming a regional leader in sustainable and responsible investment.

Bursa Malaysia to Restructure, Giving Greater Oversight to CEO

By Editors | 23/11/2019

The existing business leadership team will report directly to the CEO following the restructuring. The new structure becomes operational in January.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Central Bank Revises Repo Rules

By Editors | 14/11/2019

New rules increase repo transaction tenor to five years and expand the list of eligible securities allowed in repo transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Finalises Requirements for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Editors | 13/11/2019

The new rules went into effect on 11 November and require that electronic trading platforms and networks obtain prior approval from the central bank before offering services in Malaysia.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Mandates Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers

By Editors | 10/11/2019

A new BNM policy document sets out expectations for financial firms to prioritise the interests of financial consumers and effectively manage conduct risks.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Proposes Cash Payment Limit to Curb Financial Crime

By Editors | 08/11/2019

The central bank says any action aimed at circumventing the proposed 25,000 ringgit cash transaction limit would be considered an offence for both the payer and payee.

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia Completes SBL Proof-of-Concept Using Blockchain

By Editors | 06/11/2019

The POC was a test of a private-permissioned blockchain-driven solution for securities borrowing and lending that can enhance market discovery, efficiencies and transparency.