The Securities Commission Malaysia and the Companies Commission of Malaysia have signed a two-year data-sharing deal to widen capital market access for MSMEs and mid-tier companies.
The move will support capital market funding initiatives and strengthen supervisory functions.
It is part of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 and aligns with the SC’s five-year roadmap to improve market access for MSMEs and mid-tier companies.
Under the collaboration, the SC will use SSM’s corporate data to identify unlisted companies with strong growth potential and financing needs.
It will then connect them with fundraising avenues such as Bursa Malaysia’s Main, ACE and LEAP Markets, as well as equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing platforms.
The MoU also covers joint monitoring to prevent financial scams and support sustainability disclosure tracking under the National Sustainability Reporting Framework.
It will also facilitate knowledge-sharing and training in data analytics, sustainability reporting, market insight generation and strategic communication.
SC Chairman, Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi said,
“By leveraging granular MSME data, the initiative will help identify companies with viable growth and financing needs and connect them with appropriate capital market funding avenues.
Greater data visibility will also strengthen our enforcement capabilities, enabling earlier detection of scams and reinforcing investor protection.”
SSM Chief Executive Officer Datuk Nor Azimah Abdul Aziz said,
“By leveraging SSM’s comprehensive corporate information, this initiative will enhance the identification of high-potential MSMEs and mid-tier companies and support their access to appropriate capital market financing to facilitate business growth and long-term sustainability.
At the same time, closer collaboration between SSM and the SC will strengthen regulatory oversight and market intelligence while supporting broader efforts to enhance corporate governance and sustainability practices among Malaysian companies.”
Both agencies will also establish a reciprocal data-sharing mechanism to enhance surveillance capabilities.
Featured image: Edited by Fintech News Malaysia, based on image by SSM via Instagram
