Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Require PLCs to Hold Hybrid or Physical AGMs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2024

The SC and Bursa Malaysia said more than 50% of PLCs are still holding fully virtual AGMs even after the end of the pandemic.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Develop Fundraising Platform for Domestic Carbon Projects

By Editors | 09/08/2024

Bursa Malaysia is establishing a new industry working group to help develop a conceptual framework for the new fundraising platform.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines Former Kenanga Broker

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/07/2024

The former dealer’s representative at Kenanga Investment Bank engaged in manipulative trading practices involving 11 stocks over six months.

ESG / Sustainability

BCX Completes Auction of First Malaysian Nature-based Carbon Credits

By Jaya Prakash Balakrishnan | 25/07/2024

The carbon credits come from the Kuamut Project, a domestic forest protection and regeneration project on the island of Borneo.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN Exchanges to Pursue Four POCs to Improve Competitiveness

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2024

The POCs focus on developing common data infrastructure, enhancing capacity building, and creating a marketplace for transition financing and ESG investment.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia and Pribumi Launch World’s First Zakat Index

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2024

The PBMZI aims to recognise public-listed companies adopting corporate zakat practices, integrating Islamic financial principles with ESG and SRI elements.

Enforcement

SC Malaysia Sues Former Nicorp CEO for Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2024

The SC is seeking disgorgement and civil penalty of MYR26.44 million. Additionally, it wants to bar Chan from taking up management positions for five years.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Warning on Pre-IPO Investment Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/07/2024

These scams primarily revolve around private placement offerings, often coinciding with upcoming IPO listings announced on the Bursa Malaysia website.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Carbon Exchange Completes First Renewable Energy Certificates Auction

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2024

In this inaugural auction, 15 buyers purchased RECs developed by Sarawak Energy. In July, Malaysia’s first nature-based carbon credits will be on offer.