Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Incentivise Research into Listed Companies

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The initiative will lead to better value recognition for companies and enhance corporate governance, transparency and disclosure, Bursa Malaysia said.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia to Enhance Sustainability Reporting Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2022

Listed issuers will be required to disclose prescribed “common sustainability matters” and indicators and provide TCFD-aligned climate change related disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Adds e-DRP Functionality to Mobile App

By Editors | 22/03/2022

The new feature allows investors to participate in Dividend Reinvestment Plan corporate exercises electronically.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Appeal of PLCs

By Editors | 02/03/2022

Five digital guidebooks will be issued in 2022, to help publicly listed companies adopt best practices in areas such as governance and sustainability.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Teams Up with HSBC Islamic Bank on ESG Adoption

By Editors | 09/02/2022

Under a new MoU, Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with HSBC Amanah in developing sustainability-linked Islamic financial products and ESG solutions for listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Rules on Board Independence, Diversity

By Editors | 19/01/2022

The rule amendments limit board tenure to 12 years, require the appointment of at least one woman director, and enhance transparency on board appointments.

Enforcement

Malaysia SC Charges Serba Dinamik Execs for False Disclosure

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/01/2022

Four executives of oil and gas engineering company Serba Dinamik have been charged for submitting a false statement to Bursa Malaysia.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Raises Stamp Duty on Stock Transactions

By Editors | 03/01/2022

The stamp duty on share contract notes has been raised from 0.1 percent to 0.15 percent, subject to a MYR 1,000 cap.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Become Approval Authority for ACE Market IPOs

By Editors | 21/12/2021

Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.