Bursa Malaysia

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Raises Stamp Duty on Stock Transactions

    By Editors | 03/01/2022

    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.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia to Become Approval Authority for ACE Market IPOs

    By Editors | 21/12/2021

    Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Set to Lift Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling

    By Editors | 19/12/2021

    Intraday short selling will resume on 1 January 2022, with enhanced control measures including the automated application of the “at-tick rule”.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance

    By Editors | 16/12/2021

    The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia Concludes Dematerialised Structured Warrants PoC

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2021

    The PoC demonstrated that smart contracts can help to enable parties to share standardised and automated business processes and enable increased workflow efficiency.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

    Press Release

    Bursa Malaysia Awarded ‘Exchange of the Year’

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    Bursa Malaysia was recognised for its robust pandemic response, sustainability and ESG work, climate action leadership, and market access initiatives.

    Press Release

    Bursa Malaysia Recognised for ‘Bursa Anywhere’ Initiative

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    The Bursa Anywhere mobile app provides investors easier and more convenient access to portfolio and investment information as well as electronic depository services.

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