SECURITIES COMMISSION MALAYSIA

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Helps SMEs Navigate Complex ESG Frameworks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/10/2023

CMM’s Navina Balasingam shares that Malaysia is the first country globally to introduce simplified ESG disclosure guidance for SMEs in supply chains.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Introduces Guidelines for Technology Risk Management

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The guidelines are set to come into effect in the third quarter of 2024 to allow ample time for capital market entities to comply.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Proposes Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2023

A proposed simplified ESG disclosure guide set to be launched in November this year will align with major global frameworks and reporting standards, including the GRI and ISSB.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Issues 2nd Consultation on New Consumer Credit Act

By Editors | 06/04/2023

The new consultation paper covers licensing, financial, governance and conduct requirements for unregulated credit services including BNPL providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes to Extend Waqf Framework to REITs, ETFs

By Editors | 20/10/2022

The proposed amendments are meant to complement SC initiatives to broaden the range of Islamic products available in the capital market, Bursa Malaysia says.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Budget 2023 to Tackle Scams, Promote Capital Market

By Editors | 09/10/2022

Budget 2023 includes measures to strengthen the capital market, protect against scams and cyber threats, and drive the ESG and climate change agenda.

Malaysia Establishes New Council to Drive Islamic Finance

By Editors | 07/10/2022

BNM and the SC said the newly established MIFC Leadership Council will cement Malaysia’s proposition as a leading hub for Islamic finance.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Issue ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

By Editors | 01/09/2022

Regulators are also developing guidance on Malaysia’s taxonomy, exploring blended finance solutions, and developing a catalogue of climate risk data sources.

Malaysia Unveils Details of New Consumer Credit Act

By Editors | 05/08/2022

A ‘Consumer Credit Oversight Board’ will be established as an independent authority to oversee all consumer credit activities including BNPL under a single umbrella.