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Market Infrastructure
BNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures
By Editors | 02/10/2019
Malaysia’s central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Proposes Anti-Corruption Measures for Listed Companies
By Editors | 30/09/2019
The consultation also proposes amendments to facilitate the electronic performance of corporate actions by securities holders.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex
By Editors | 18/09/2019
The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Consults on Listing Rule Amendments
By Editors | 03/09/2019
The amendments focus on the issuance of new securities, seeking to enhance transparency, promote better corporate governance, ensure board integrity and protect investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Revamps Rules for Derivatives Market Participants
By Editors | 15/08/2019
The updated rules allow non-face-to-face onboarding, remove voice logging for client orders, and introduce higher governance standards, among others.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia to Loosen Regulatory Reins in Capital Markets
By Editors | 21/06/2019
As market discipline strengthens, the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia will “proportionately scale down the intensity of regulatory discipline”.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Launches Mobile Depository Services
By Editors | 13/06/2019
‘Bursa Anywhere’ allows individual investors to manage their share depository account on their cellphones.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Central Depository to Expand Electronic Services
By Editors | 03/06/2019
Bursa Malaysia is proposing rule amendments to facilitate the introduction of new CDS eServices via ‘Bursa Anywhere’ – a new electronic platform.
Securities / Derivatives
BNM Announces Initiatives to Boost Market Liquidity, Accessibility
By Editors | 20/05/2019
The changes include enhanced repo market liquidity and flexibility, easier access to forex market, and an improved delivery mechanism for MGS futures settlements, among others.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia to Use Blockchain in Securities Borrowing and Lending
By Editors | 07/05/2019
Working with bank stakeholders, Bursa Malaysia is developing Southeast Asia’s first blockchain proof-of-concept for securities borrowing and lending.
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