Bursa Malaysia

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia to Explore Dematerialised Structured Warrants

By Editors | 15/09/2021

Digital Asset, VMware, Macquarie Capital Securities and Maybank Investment Bank will participate in the dematerialisation proof-of-concept.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Punishes RHB Investment Bank Representatives

By Editors | 13/09/2021

The dealer’s representatives engaged in discretionary trading without proper authorisation, causing “significant losses” to a client.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Further Extends Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling

By Editors | 26/08/2021

Bursa Malaysia plans to introduce the “at-tick rule”, under which intraday short sale orders can only be placed at the best selling price or higher.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Introduce Night Trading in Palm Oil Futures

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 24/08/2021

The move is expected to increase participation from global investors, facilitate better risk management, and enhance price discovery.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Enhance Framework for Main Market Advisers

By Editors | 11/08/2021

The amendments will make available a wider pool of qualified corporate finance advisers to act as a Recognised Principal Adviser on the Main Market.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Forms Group to Support Climate Taxonomy Adoption

By Editors | 05/08/2021

12 members of Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change have committed to early adoption of the taxonomy, ahead of the July 2022 deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Listing Rule Changes to Enhance ACE Market

By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2021

Sponsor eligibility requirements will be liberalised to make available a wider pool of qualified corporate finance advisers to act as sponsors for the ACE Market.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Board Quality

By Editors | 22/07/2021

Bursa Malaysia proposes to limit the tenure of independent directors and require listed issues to have in place a fit and proper policy.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Allows Investors to Subscribe for Rights Issues Electronically

By Editors | 16/07/2021

A new eRights service has been introduced on the Bursa Anywhere mobile app, allowing investors to apply and make payment for rights issues electronically.