Malaysia

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Urges SMEs to List on Bursa, Offers Incentive for Mergers

By Editors | 25/03/2014

Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Operational Risk

Malaysia Regulator Asks Islamic Banks to Reclassify Deposits

By Editors | 21/03/2014

Islamic banking institutions get a transition period of until June next year to reclassify Islamic deposits.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

By Editors | 07/03/2014

Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

Trading & Investment

Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC

By Editors | 03/03/2014

Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.

Credit Risk

Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance

By Editors | 19/02/2014

Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Banks to Stop Setting Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reference Rate

By Editors | 18/02/2014

Banks in Singapore are to stop setting a reference rate for the Indonesian rupiah after March 27.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Mulls Tax Breaks for Corporate Bond Investors

By Editors | 09/02/2014

Indonesia is considering tax breaks for investors in local corporate bonds to boost capital markets.

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.