Malaysia

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Outlines 2025 Plans to Strengthen the Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

The SC will develop its next capital market masterplan, advance ACMF initiatives, and prepare for FATF and CG Watch assessments.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SC Malaysia Charges Former CIMB Banker with Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

The SC said the former investment banker deceived three investors into depositing money for fictitious bond investments.

AI Risk & Governance

Unlocking ASEAN’s Potential: AI’s Role in Shaping the Region’s Banking Future

By Bradley Maclean | 13/03/2025

ASEAN has an opportunity to transform the region’s banking sector by leveraging AI. But a unified vision is essential to unlock the region’s full potential in AI-driven banking.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia Issues Reprimand Over 2023 Rights Issue Termination

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

Mercury Securities did not conduct proper due diligence to ensure the proposed use of proceeds from the rights issue would not negatively affect investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SC Malaysia and MCMC to Strengthen Anti-Scam Coordination

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The partnership will enhance cooperation by leveraging AI and enforcing measures more swiftly to protect investors and consumers.

ESG Data

ASEAN Exchanges Seek Regional Sustainability Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

ASEAN Exchanges seek to develop a centralised sustainability data infrastructure for the region, and a marketplace for technology-based sustainability solutions

Alternative Markets

Malaysia to Co-invest in SMEs via Crowdfunding, P2P Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

A new fund is being established which will invest in companies via ECF and P2P platforms using a blended financing model.

Reporting & Disclosures

SC Malaysia and ICAEW Partner to Strengthen Sustainability Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

The partnership focuses on capacity-building with training on climate-related financial disclosures, sustainability certifications, and regulatory best practices.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Malaysia Securities Commission Unveils Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2025

The SC said products and solutions focusing on financial inclusiveness, Islamic finance, or retirement solutions are “strongly encouraged”.