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Climate Risk
BNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures
By Editors | 02/10/2019
Malaysia’s central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Malaysia Proposes Anti-Corruption Measures for Listed Companies
By Editors | 30/09/2019
The consultation also proposes amendments to facilitate the electronic performance of corporate actions by securities holders.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex
By Editors | 18/09/2019
The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Consults on Listing Rule Amendments
By Editors | 03/09/2019
The amendments focus on the issuance of new securities, seeking to enhance transparency, promote better corporate governance, ensure board integrity and protect investors.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Revamps Rules for Derivatives Market Participants
By Editors | 15/08/2019
The updated rules allow non-face-to-face onboarding, remove voice logging for client orders, and introduce higher governance standards, among others.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia to Loosen Regulatory Reins in Capital Markets
By Editors | 21/06/2019
As market discipline strengthens, the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia will “proportionately scale down the intensity of regulatory discipline”.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Bursa Malaysia Launches Mobile Depository Services
By Editors | 13/06/2019
‘Bursa Anywhere’ allows individual investors to manage their share depository account on their cellphones.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Bursa Malaysia Central Depository to Expand Electronic Services
By Editors | 03/06/2019
Bursa Malaysia is proposing rule amendments to facilitate the introduction of new CDS eServices via ‘Bursa Anywhere’ – a new electronic platform.
Trading & Investment
BNM Announces Initiatives to Boost Market Liquidity, Accessibility
By Editors | 20/05/2019
The changes include enhanced repo market liquidity and flexibility, easier access to forex market, and an improved delivery mechanism for MGS futures settlements, among others.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia to Use Blockchain in Securities Borrowing and Lending
By Editors | 07/05/2019
Working with bank stakeholders, Bursa Malaysia is developing Southeast Asia’s first blockchain proof-of-concept for securities borrowing and lending.
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