Bursa Malaysia

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Onboards UBS as First Foreign Islamic Stockbroker

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The addition of UBS Securities Malaysia as a new Islamic Participating Organisation is expected to expand global access to Malaysia's growing Shariah-compliant capital market.

    Enforcement

    Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

    The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia to Mandate Electronic Investor Statements from 25 August

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The move aims to boost efficiency and sustainability, with exemptions for older investors and a fee for others opting for paper copies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia to Issue New Cybersecurity Rules by October

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

    Bursa Malaysia will issue cybersecurity guidelines by October as part of its response to unauthorised trading incidents that occurred in April.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Carbon Exchange Set to Host First Renewable Energy Auction

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

    BCX and UEM Lestra target November 2025 for pilot auction enabling transparent bidding for corporate green electricity contracts.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia SC Defends Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

    By Editors | 22/07/2025

    The SC has clarified its collaborative approach with BNM, highlighting existing rules and robust enforcement against illicit activities.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SC Malaysia Consults on Overhauling Digital Asset Exchange Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

    SC proposes tighter asset safeguards, higher capital requirements, and a faster listing process for regulated digital asset exchanges.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia Forms Working Group to Bolster Cyber Resilience

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2025

    The industry working group will assess cybersecurity gaps and develop sector-wide best practices for safeguarding Malaysia’s capital market.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

    The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Announces Collaboration to Facilitate ETF Listings

    By Editors | 30/05/2025

    The initiative aims to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying ETFs on Bursa Malaysia and broaden the options available to Malaysian investors.

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