Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Scheme to Attract Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

The Shares2U initiative allows brokers to reward investors with shares if they complete specific actions like opening a CDS account.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Announces Resolution of April Unauthorised Trades

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2025

Bursa Malaysia said investors with unauthorised trades in their accounts on 24 April will not incur losses.

Enforcement

Court Dismisses Challenge to Malaysia’s Insider Trading Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

The High Court dismissed a civil suit by a former company executive who challenged the constitutionality of Malaysia’s insider trading law.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia and UOB Team Up to Support SME Sustainability Transition

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

UOB will sponsor the CSI subscription fees for its SME clients, lowering the entry barriers for those starting their ESG journey.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Local Companies Research Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

Bursa RISE+ will increase visibility for PLCs, private firms, and pre-IPO candidates by increasing research coverage and access for the investing public.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED: Malaysia Investigating Unauthorised Trading Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2025

Several brokers reported unauthorised trading in client accounts on Thursday, but the issue is “contained”. Similar incidents were recently reported in Japan.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Designates Official Sustainability Reporting Channel

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

The CSI Platform is designated as the official sustainability reporting channel for all PLCs. New AI-driven tools will help PLCs with ESG reporting, risk assessments, and compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Relaunches Single Stock Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

Single stock futures contracts now have a lower contract size, lower margin requirement and higher position limits.