SC Sees No Necessity To Set Up Bursa Malaysia Regsub Following Strengthened COI Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has decided there is no necessity at present to proceed with the proposed legislation to establish a Bursa Malaysia Bhd subsidiary (Bursa Malaysia RegSub) to assume the regulatory functions currently undertaken by the exchange holding company.

Towards a Financially Confident Malaysia: Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever

By Adnan Zaylani

There is a growing realisation across Malaysia that financial literacy is no longer a luxury skill reserved for financially savvy individuals. It is fast becoming a necessity for every household, student,  worker, entrepreneur and retiree.

SC Secures Arrest Warrant Against Former SCIB Chairman Over False Statement To Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today obtained a warrant of arrest against former Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) chairman and non-executive, non-independent director Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah.

Google To Require Verification For Financial Ads In Malaysia From April 14, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Google has introduced the financial services verification (FSV), its new certification requirements for financial services advertisers targeting Malaysia, to further protect Malaysians against financial scams. 

Consumer Credit Commission Names Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya As Executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Commission (SKP) has announced the appointment of former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) assistant governor Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya as its executive chairman to lead the first leadership line-up following the enforcement of the Consumer Credit Act 2025 on March 1, 2026.

Next Gen Investors Focus More On Emergency, Travel Fund - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Younger investors tend to focus less on retirement and more on immediate priorities with building emergency savings ranked first with 46 per cent, funding travel at 39 per cent ranking higher than making large, long-term investments at 15 per cent.

SC Appoints Kamal Azira, Adnan Zaylani As New Board Members

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has appointed Kamal Azira Hassan and Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid as its board members for a two-year term, effective Feb 15, 2026.

SC Finalising Scope, Licensing Requirements For Cash Trust Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is finalising the framework to clarify the scope and licensing requirements for cash trust schemes investing in capital market products, said the Finance Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MoF).

MOF: No Pending Regulatory Issues Related To Binance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Bases on current assessments, no outstanding regulatory issues have been identified so far in relation to Binance that would require the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to take action, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

SC Finalising Licensing Framework For Cash Trust Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR,  Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is finalising a licensing framework for cash trust schemes that invest in capital market products, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

Climate Finance Innovation Lab Onboards 30 Projects, Funding Needs Exceed RM4 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) has onboarded 30 projects as of January 2026, with total funding needs exceeding RM4 billion.

FMOS Receives 3,253 Complaints, 2,268 Cases Resolved Since Start of Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The Financial Market Ombudsman Service (FMOS) has received 3,253 complaints, with 2,268 disputes successfully resolved through mediation and adjudication since it began operations on Jan 17, 2025.