Malaysia

Trading & Investment

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia Plans Tighter Depository Rules

By Editors | 22/01/2014

Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd invites comments on a consultation paper seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository to close dormant accounts.

Capital Adequacy

CIMB & BPI Capital Issues Bolster Loss-Absorption Buffers in Run-up to Basel III

By Editors | 20/01/2014

The expansion plans of Malaysia-based CIMB Group and Philippines-based BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands, rated BBB-), and their transition to Basel III, is driving them to raise capital, says Fitch Ratings.

Credit Risk

Bank Negara Malaysia to Issue Consultation Paper on Retail Lending Rates

By Editors | 17/01/2014

Bank Negara Malaysia consults the financial industry on a new reference rate framework to replace the base lending rate quoted by financial institutions in the pricing of retail loans.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Malaysian Regulators Issue Consultation Paper on OTC Derivatives Reporting

By Editors | 21/11/2013

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) have issued a joint consultation paper […]

Structural Regulation

Malaysia’s Central Bank Opens Beijing Rep Office

By Editors | 19/11/2013

Bank Negara Malaysia announced the opening of its representative office in Beijing by Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International […]

Structural Regulation

IFSB-IOSCO-SC Collaborate on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products

By Editors | 04/11/2013

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have […]

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge to Asset Management Industry

By Editors | 10/10/2013

A State Street survey of the Asset Management industry in APAC highlights significant challenges to capitalising on opportunities in the […]

Structural Regulation

ASEAN MoU to Establish Cross-Border Collective Investment Schemes

By Editors | 01/10/2013

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (“ACMF”) announced that the Securities Commission of Malaysia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the […]