Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Expands Market-making Framework

By Editors | 08/12/2020

The expansion will enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the capital market, and entice more investors and market participants, Bursa says.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Completes First Physical Delivery of MGS Futures Contract

By Editors | 04/12/2020

The most from cash settlement to physical delivery of the 5-Year Malaysian Government Securities Futures Contract was announced in September.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Completes Bond Tokenisation POC in Offshore Market

By Editors | 03/12/2020

The POC demonstrated that digital bonds could be issued and managed on a blockchain, and its attributes allow for new service expansion offerings.

Enforcement

SC Malaysia Wins MYR 3.1m in Insider Trading Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2020

The former senior partner of a law firm acquired shares in Worldwide Holdings in the months leading up to an announcement that the firm would be privatised.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Extends Margin Financing Flexibilities to Year-end

By Editors | 29/09/2020

The temporary margin financing relief measures due to expire on 30 September will be extended to 31 December 2020.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches Physically Delivered MGS Futures Contract

By Editors | 21/09/2020

The revised contract will enhance risk management at FIs and allow them to hedge interest rate risks, while also providing new trading opportunities for other market participants.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Suspends Prop Trader For Order Book Manipulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2020

The trader placed buy orders at multiple price levels to induce other participants into the market and facilitate his own disposal of the shares at higher prices.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Publishes ESG Scores of Publicly Listed Companies

By Editors | 16/08/2020

The availability of ESG ratings will help investors and allow listed companies to benchmark themselves against their peers in terms ESG performance, Bursa Malaysia says.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Protect Shareholders

By Editors | 13/08/2020

Disclosures requirements applicable to new issues are enhanced, director independence is strengthened, and transparency on loans linked to controlling shareholders is improved.