Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Budget 2023 Offers Measures to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 03/03/2023

The government will allow the issuance of dual-class shares, expand tax deductions for listing expenses, and provide financing for SMEs.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia to Drive Carbon Market Ecosystem Development

By Editors | 21/02/2023

A handbook on generating carbon credits will be developed, as well as a directory of carbon industry service providers to facilitate collaboration.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Launches Low Latency Connectivity Solution

By Editors | 17/02/2023

International market participants can access Bursa Malaysia’s data feed via more than 900 data centres in 32 countries.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Updates SBL Framework for Islamic Securities

By Editors | 12/02/2023

A new remedial option allows users to recall or acquire back securities if their status changes to Shariah non-compliant.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Develop New Debt Fundraising Platform

By Editors | 26/12/2022

The platform will allow investment in small to mid-sized companies through investment notes with credit and ESG ratings.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Consults on Capital Requirements for CCP Exposures

By Editors | 19/12/2022

Proposed framework sets out requirements for managing risks arising from a financial institution’s exposures to CCPs in their capacity as a clearing member or a client of a clearing member.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Issues Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches ESG Themed Index Futures Contract

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The new futures contract is based on the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and available to global investors via CME Globex.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches Shariah Compliant Carbon Exchange

By Editors | 11/12/2022

The first trades will be conducted via an auction in March 2023. Project developers, project proponents, and corporate buyers are invited to participate.