Bursa Malaysia

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Malaysia Expands Sophisticated Investor Definition

By Editors | 02/07/2021

More investors will be allowed to expand their investment options and issuers will be able to tap into a larger pool of sophisticated investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Offers Additional Relief to Listed Issuers

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/06/2021

Relief is provided to listed issuers with unsatisfactory financial conditions or an inadequate level of operations between 1 July 2021 and 31 December 2021.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bursa Malaysia Concludes Blockchain Bond POC with STACS

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2021

The collaborative efforts from the PoC have established a new ‘Bond in a Box’ operating model that shows commercial potentials, the project report says.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Grants Extension for Issuing Financial Statements

By Editors | 25/05/2021

The announcement comes at a time when Malaysia is under a four-week nationwide lockdown until 7 June.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Set to Pilot Market Making in Stocks

By Editors | 20/05/2021

Firms can register as stock market makers and carry out market making activities in eligible stocks, helping to improve liquidity and price efficiency of these stocks.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Allow Circuit Breaker to Revert to Original Parameters

By Editors | 10/05/2021

The decision reflects the improving economic outlook, the roll-out of the vaccination programme, and the normalisation of global market conditions.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Publishes Updated Corporate Governance Code

By Editors | 29/04/2021

The update focuses on selection and nomination processes for directors, including to address issues with board diversity and sustainability.

Enforcement

Malaysia SC Probes Share Disposals by AmBank Execs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2021

Seven executives sold a combined MYR 1.63 million in shares on the same two days in December, just two months ahead of AmBank’s 1MDB settlement.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Grants Fee Waivers, Rebates on Listing Related Fees

By Editors | 21/03/2021

Processing fees, prospectus registration fees, initial fees and annual listing fees will be provided to companies seeking a listing, while companies already listed can receive rebates.