Bursa Malaysia

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Board Quality

    By Editors | 22/07/2021

    Bursa Malaysia proposes to limit the tenure of independent directors and require listed issues to have in place a fit and proper policy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Allows Investors to Subscribe for Rights Issues Electronically

    By Editors | 16/07/2021

    A new eRights service has been introduced on the Bursa Anywhere mobile app, allowing investors to apply and make payment for rights issues electronically.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia to Launch Night Trading in Derivatives by Q4

    By Editors | 02/07/2021

    Night Trading will enhance price discovery, align Malaysia’s derivatives market with global practices, and attract foreign traders.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SC Malaysia Expands Sophisticated Investor Definition

    By Editors | 02/07/2021

    More investors will be allowed to expand their investment options and issuers will be able to tap into a larger pool of sophisticated investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Offers Additional Relief to Listed Issuers

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/06/2021

    Relief is provided to listed issuers with unsatisfactory financial conditions or an inadequate level of operations between 1 July 2021 and 31 December 2021.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bursa Malaysia Concludes Blockchain Bond POC with STACS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2021

    The collaborative efforts from the PoC have established a new ‘Bond in a Box’ operating model that shows commercial potentials, the project report says.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Grants Extension for Issuing Financial Statements

    By Editors | 25/05/2021

    The announcement comes at a time when Malaysia is under a four-week nationwide lockdown until 7 June.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Set to Pilot Market Making in Stocks

    By Editors | 20/05/2021

    Firms can register as stock market makers and carry out market making activities in eligible stocks, helping to improve liquidity and price efficiency of these stocks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia to Allow Circuit Breaker to Revert to Original Parameters

    By Editors | 10/05/2021

    The decision reflects the improving economic outlook, the roll-out of the vaccination programme, and the normalisation of global market conditions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Publishes Updated Corporate Governance Code

    By Editors | 29/04/2021

    The update focuses on selection and nomination processes for directors, including to address issues with board diversity and sustainability.

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