SC Reprimands Bybit For Operating Illegal Digital Asset Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has reprimanded Bybit Technology Ltd and its chief executive officer (CEO) Ben Zhou for operating a digital asset exchange (DAX) in Malaysia without registration.

ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Aims To Strengthen Regional Economic Ties As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia is committed to fostering closer economic ties within the region as it prepares to assume the chairmanship next year. 

Malaysia's 2024 IPO Mania Continues, Leading The Regional Market – Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently leading the region's initial public offering (IPO) market, with increasing participation from both institutional and retail investors, reflecting growing interest in capital markets.

Bursa Malaysia Confident In Next Year's Growth With Active IPO Pipeline - Wahid Omar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is optimistic about the outlook for 2025, citing a robust pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) and an active capital market, said chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.

OTC Markets Launches Overnight Trading Platform, Expanding Access For Global Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- OTC Markets Group Inc, an operator of regulated financial markets for over 12,000 United States (US) and global securities, has launched MOON ATS, a new overnight trading platform for National Market System (NMS) securities.

Bank Rakyat Issues Inaugural RM500 Mln ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat), via Imtiaz Sukuk II Bhd, has issued its maiden RM500 million ASEAN Sustainability SRI (Sustainable and Responsible Investment) Sukuk.

Malaysia To Prioritise Trade, ASEAN Capital Market Connectivity Ahead Of ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Rising Equity Market Capitalisation Further Evidence Of Malaysia's Economic Recovery -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that the rise in Malaysia’s equity market capitalisation this year, which has surpassed RM2 trillion, is further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery.

Bursa Malaysia To Host WFE General Assembly And Annual Meeting On Nov 19-21

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd will host the 63rd World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) General Assembly and Annual Meeting from Nov 19-21, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Northern Trust Expands APAC Presence With First Institutional Client In Fiji

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Northern Trust has been selected to provide custody services for Fiji’s sole compulsory superannuation fund, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF).

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

TNB’s Solid Financial Footing Critical For Its Service To The Rakyat

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- For a utility company such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), a solid financial position, underpinned by a healthy balance sheet, low debt, and strong cash flow, enables it to allocate capital towards infrastructure upgrades, research and development, and operational improvements that benefit end consumers.