The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.
December 13, 2022The SC is allowing retail funds to have exposure to digital assets and other alternative assets. Similar plans are intended for wholesale funds.
October 19, 2022Budget 2023 includes measures to strengthen the capital market, protect against scams and cyber threats, and drive the ESG and climate change agenda.
October 10, 2022The grant scheme, designed to help defray external review costs, is being extended to cover SRI-linked sukuk issued under the SC's new framework.
August 24, 2022Issuers can use SRI-linked sukuk proceeds for general purpose, subject to their commitments to future improvements for sustainability outcomes within a predefined timeline.
July 3, 2022The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.
December 20, 2021Malaysia's Securities Commission is on track to publish a draft SRI taxonomy for consultation by the end of the year.
November 16, 2021The masterplan includes measures to facilitate greater fundraising efficiency, liberalise access to foreign funds, and further develop the derivatives market.
September 22, 2021The SC said it will launch its five-year Capital Market Masterplan 3 in H2 2021, strengthen its regulatory capabilities, and streamline conduct requirements.
March 22, 2021Eligible issuers can offset up to 90% of the external review costs incurred for the issuance of sustainable sukuk and bonds, subject to a maximum MYR 300,000 per issuance.
January 22, 2021