SECURITIES COMMISSION MALAYSIA

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Targets New Rules on AI, Open Finance and Asset Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

BNM has announced three major regulatory papers to guide responsible innovation and data sharing in the financial sector.

Enforcement

SC Malaysia Charges Former Unit Trust Consultant with Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The consultant allegedly defrauded two investors by misrepresenting a unit trust investment, and used the funds for her personal investments.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia: Sustainability to Anchor New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The focus of CMP4 will be on mobilising capital for energy transition, climate adaptation, and resilience in alignment with national and ASEAN-level climate goals.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Expand, Enhance National Scam Response Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The expansion will bring the SC and Domestic Trade Ministry into the NSRC, and create 139 new positions within the centre.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Capital Markets Malaysia Launches GHG Emissions Calculator for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

The free GHG emissions calculator will help SMEs measure and report Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with global standards.

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.

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.