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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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