Bursa Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Unveils Initiatives to Further Boost Islamic Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/05/2024

The SC will launch a social exchange by year-end and introduce P2P financing and equity crowdfunding for waqf developments.

AML / KYC

Bursa Malaysia Launches API Gateway to Streamline Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/05/2024

The new API Gateway will streamline onboarding and speed up CDS account opening, updating and reactivation.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Introduces New Investor Protection Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2024

The newly launched Trading Reminders will alert investors to be cautious with stocks showing unusual movements.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Sell First Domestic Carbon Credits on 25 July

By Editors | 14/05/2024

Bursa Malaysia said the auction of carbon credits generated via a domestic forestry project marks a “significant milestone” for BCX.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches New Platform to Connect Investors and DRs

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2024

The “Bursa Reach” platform allows dealer’s representatives to showcase their expertise and profiles with investments.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Consults on Guidance to Enhance ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 26/04/2024

The guidance is aimed at enhancing ESG disclosures for five sectors, namely energy, transport & storage, construction & real estate, agriculture and manufacturing.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Carbon Exchange to Offer Renewable Energy Certificates

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/04/2024

BCX will hold its inaugural REC auction in June 2024. The RECs will be supplied by state owned power utility Sarawak Energy.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Gains UK Boost for Sustainable Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2024

Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with the UK’s MOBILIST programme to enable greater investment in energy transition.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia SC Enhances PLC Surveillance With AI Technology

By Editors | 26/03/2024

An internally developed AI-powered tool called ‘PLC360’ can predict the likelihood of misconduct and identify emerging trends and supervisory concerns.