Bursa Malaysia

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Boosts SME Crowdfunding with New Incentives, Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The country’s co-investment fund receives a MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 and launches new incentives to attract VC/PE-led deals.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Amendments for Digital Currency ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to enable listing of digital currency ETFs with enhanced disclosures, risk warnings and investor safeguards.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Review IT Standards After Cyber Incidents at Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

Bursa Malaysia has directed brokers to conduct system reviews and is enhancing security standards following disruptions traced to a platform vendor.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC and Companies Commission Sign Pact to Boost MSME Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

The Securities Commission and Companies Commission will share corporate data to expand MSME access to capital markets and strengthen oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Pledges Support for New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The exchange plans to boost IPOs, expand ESG and Islamic finance offerings, and strengthen market access for smaller companies, aiming to future‑proof the market and enhance regional connectivity.

ESG / Sustainability

UN Reports Chart Uneven Progress on Gender Equality in Asian Boardrooms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2026

New data shows that while boardroom representation is rising across the APAC, a steep drop-off persists in executive roles and regulatory approaches vary widely.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Enhance Transparency of Trading Participation Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The exchange will distinguish between institutional and retail nominee accounts and reclassify certain foreign-owned company flows to improve data transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Forms New Partnership to Boost IPOs of Indigenous Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with TERAJU to prepare high-potential indigenous (Bumiputera) companies for stock market listings, offering advisory support, access to funding and capacity-building programmes.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Governance Advocates Launch New Body to Rival SID

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

New corporate governance organisation aims to enhance board effectiveness, practical oversight skills, and fiduciary accountability across the region.