Tag "Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)"
SC Warns Two Firms for Misusing Its Name and Logo in Cash Trust Promotion
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has identified two companies using its name and logo in their promotional materials for cash trust investment products without the regulator’s permission and instructed them to take it all down. The SC did not reveal
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Malaysia’s Approach Towards Nurturing Innovation-Driven Islamic Fintech Ecosystem
Entrepreneurs eager to craft groundbreaking applications within Malaysia’s Islamic fintech sphere are likely to welcome the opportunities introduced by the FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme, initiated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) alongside the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
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SC Launches FIKRA ACE Accelerator to Spur Islamic Capital Market Growth
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced the launch of FIKRA ACE, a fintech initiative that aims to enhance the Islamic capital market (ICM) ecosystem. FIKRA ACE is the enhanced, three-year initiative following the launch of SC’s inaugural Islamic fintech accelerator
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PM Anwar Launches Graduate Programme to Bolster Capital Market Talent
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched a flagship capital market initiative to help ease the shortage of skilled talent in the field. The Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) is funding this RM30 million graduate programme. Dubbed as investED,
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SC and Bursa Launches Mandatory Sustainability Programme for PLC Directors
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia has rolled out a new mandatory onboarding programme on sustainability for directors of Public Listed Companies (PLCs) on the exchange. The Mandatory Accreditation Programme (MAP) Part II: Leading for Impact (LIP) is
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SC Malaysia Champions Fintech Solutions for Agri-Advancement
Malaysia’s agricultural sector isn’t just a patchwork of fields and farms, but a vital powerhouse for the nation’s economic growth and prosperity. Not only does it bolster the country’s income and create employment opportunities, but it also serves as an
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Taking Stock of ESG Investment Leadership in Malaysia
The landscape of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment in Malaysia has seen significant growth in recent years. Companies forced to prioritise the ESG agenda in part due to strong regulatory guidance on trajectory of ESG investing in Malaysia, and
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SC Takes Action Against Huobi and CEO Leon Li for Operating Illegally in Malaysia
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has taken action against crypto trading platform Huobi Global, and its CEO Leon Li for operating a digital asset exchange (DAX) in Malaysia without registration. The SC is urging Malaysian investors who have been using
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Securities Commission Malaysia Launches New E-payment Platform ‘e-PATH’
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced the launch of a new electronic payment hub known as e-PATH to provide a more seamless and secure way for market participants and the public to make online payments to the SC. e-Path
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Key Highlights From Securities Commission Malaysia’s Annual Report 2022
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released its annual report for 2022 which highlights its efforts in promoting market integrity, investor protection, and the development of the Malaysian capital market. The SC Chairman, Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin, said
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