Bursa Malaysia

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Proposes to Extend Waqf Framework to REITs, ETFs

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The proposed amendments are meant to complement SC initiatives to broaden the range of Islamic products available in the capital market, Bursa Malaysia says.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia Budget 2023 to Tackle Scams, Promote Capital Market

    By Editors | 09/10/2022

    Budget 2023 includes measures to strengthen the capital market, protect against scams and cyber threats, and drive the ESG and climate change agenda.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Updates Sustainability Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    By 2025, all Main Market listed issuers will be reporting TCFD-aligned disclosures and internalising climate change considerations in their business strategies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch Enhanced Gold Futures Contract

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    The enhanced contract will provide investors exposure to gold at standard global prices without the need for currency conversion.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Issue ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

    By Editors | 01/09/2022

    Regulators are also developing guidance on Malaysia’s taxonomy, exploring blended finance solutions, and developing a catalogue of climate risk data sources.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues Investor Relations Guidance for PLCs

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The new guidebook will help listed companies in their engagement with stakeholders and investor relations, Bursa Malaysia said.

    Uncategorised

    Bursa Malaysia to Launch VCM Exchange by Year-End

    By Editors | 16/08/2022

    The exchange said the VCM will encourage investments in high-quality offsetting projects that can generate positive environmental and societal benefits.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rules for LEAP-to-ACE Listing Transfers

    By Editors | 10/08/2022

    The framework will help LEAP Market companies transfer to the ACE Market, which offers a “more robust listing environment” and is open to the public.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Data with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    High Definition: Does Asia Need a Unified ESG Taxonomy?

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    As countries move at different speeds towards developing their own standards, is this multiplicity an obstacle to a greener future?

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