SECURITIES COMMISSION MALAYSIA

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Issues New Product Governance Guidelines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

The guidelines aim to promote responsible product innovation and distribution while also strengthening investor protection.

AML / KYC

SC Malaysia Warns of Investment Scam Using Fake Licence Register

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2025

Fraudsters are directing victims to a cloned version of the SC Malaysia’s public register, tricking them into believing fake entities are licensed and legitimate.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches Books to Promote Islamic Ethics and Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2025

A task force will also be set up to drive the adoption of environmental stewardship principles and responsible business and trade practices.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Courts Family Offices with Tax Breaks to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 24/05/2025

SC official promotes incentives, including zero-tax rate and visa schemes, to attract single family offices to Forest City.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Signs Enhanced IOSCO Framework on Multilateral Cooperation  

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

The SC signed IOSCO’s EMMoU, the global benchmark for international cooperation between securities and derivatives market regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia to Develop New Policy for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to formulate a digital finance policy, which will be placed before the Cabinet for further deliberation.

Fintech / Regtech

SC Malaysia, CGC Group Partner to Boost MSME Financing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2024

The SC will collaborate with CGC Group and CGC Digital to enhance access for MSME and MTC to capital market financing solutions.

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.