The stamp duty on share contract notes has been raised from 0.1 percent to 0.15 percent, subject to a MYR 1,000 cap.
January 4, 2022Companies seeking overseas listings, including those with VIE structures, will have to first register with the CSRC. International banks underwriting such listings must also register.
December 29, 2021A CSRC rule amendment will specify that mainland investors are not to be included as qualified investors in the northbound legs of Stock Connect.
December 23, 2021The extension keeps the transaction tax for day trading halved at 0.15 percent, a measure that has been in place since April 2017 and was set to expire on 31 December.
December 22, 2021The BOJ will gather stakeholder views on how climate-related risks and opportunities are reflected in stock and bond prices and how to develop the ESG bond market.
December 15, 2021The current methodology has resulted in record high index levels from trading activity in stocks with little free float and actual liquidity.
November 18, 2021Bursa Malaysia and the SC will collaborate on efforts to help mid-tier companies become "investment-ready" and learn about governance requirements.
November 16, 2021Sri Lankan companies will be allowed to raise debt and equity in foreign currency on the Colombo Stock Exchange. A new benchmark index is also being launched.
September 18, 2021The Finance Ministry reportedly called senior bank executives to suggest they buy shares to support the stock market, which fell for 9 days straight.
August 25, 2021The lock-in period for promoters will be eased from 36 to 18 months. For pre-IPO investors, the lock-in will be reduced from 12 to 6 months.
August 11, 2021