Bursa Malaysia

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    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.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    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.

    Cybersecurity

    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.

    Sustainable Finance

    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.

    Cryptocurrency

    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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    Custody & Infrastructure

    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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    Cybersecurity

    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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    Reporting & Disclosures

    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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    Trading & Investment

    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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