The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has imposed 118 administrative sanctions for various misconducts and breaches of securities laws in 2022.

These included violations of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, knowingly providing false or misleading information to Bursa Malaysia, violations of the take-overs and mergers provisions, and late submissions of documents under the Lodge and Launch Framework.

SC: 118 administrative sanctions imposed for various misconducts, breaches of securities laws in 2022

The average daily transaction value of the local digital asset market fell 55.05% to RM25.75 million in 2022, from RM57.29 million in 2021, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)’s Annual Report 2022 revealed on Monday (March 27).

Despite the drop in the average daily transaction value, more new accounts were created. Over 128,000 accounts were created in 2022, which added 17% more to the total since the end of 2021.

SC: Digital assets' average daily transaction value dropped 55% to RM25.75m in 2022

The Securities Commission is actively curbing capital market irregularities, contrary to the general perception that it is not taking action against activities breaching the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), says chairman Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin.

SC actively curbing capital market irregularities, says chairman 

The LEAP Market Transfer Framework to smoothen the transition of listed companies from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market will be rolled out “sooner rather than later”, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Seri Awang Adek Hussin.

SC: LEAP-to-ACE framework coming soon, but dual-class shares listing still in the works

Malaysian public-listed companies (PLCs) included in index funds would be appealing as passive funds are growing in the developed and emerging markets across bonds and equities, the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia said.

SC: PLCs included in index funds would attract growing passive investors

Total funds raised via equity crowdfunding (ECF) fell 36.40% to RM140.38 million in 2022, from RM220.72 million in 2021, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) 2022 Annual Report released on Monday (March 27).

Total funds raised via equity crowdfunding dropped 36.4% to RM140.38 mil in 2022, says SC

Total funds raised via peer-to-peer (P2P) financing increased 38.6% to RM1.58 billion in 2022, from RM1.14 billion in 2021, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia's (SC) 2022 annual report released on Monday (March 27).

SC: Funds raised by peer-to-peer financing increased 38.6% to RM1.58 bil in 2022

Malaysian fund houses’ holdings of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds totalling RM4 billion is unlikely to create systemic issues, given the size of exposure relative to over RM900 billion in asset under management, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin.

Malaysian fund houses hold RM4b AT1 bonds but no systemic risk seen, says SC chairman

Total committed funds in both private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) rose 8.45% to RM16.08 billion in 2022 from RM14.83 billion in 2021, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)’s Annual Report 2022 released on Monday (March 27).

SC: Private equity, venture capital funding up 8.45% to RM16.08b in 2022

The total assets under management (AUM) of licensed fund management companies (FMCs) decreased by 4.69% to RM906.46 billion in 2022, from RM951.05 billion in 2021, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)’s Annual Report 2022 released on Monday (March 27).

Total AUM of licensed fund managers down 4.69% to RM906.46 bil in 2022 — SC 

The size of the Islamic capital market (ICM) increased to RM2.32 trillion as at end-2022, from RM2.31 trillion as at end-2021, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)’s Annual Report 2022 released on Monday (March 27).

SC: Size of Islamic capital market rose to RM2.32 trillion in 2022

Foreign holdings in the domestic equity market would decrease to an estimated 14.73% and an outflow of RM109.74 billion contingent upon that all active and passive non-strategic investors exit the market, according to a risk simulation by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

SC's risk simulation estimates RM109.74b outflow if all foreign non-strategic investors exit local equity market

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has considered a total of 77 applications for take-over and mergers, of which the regulator declined two applications in 2022, according to the SC Annual Report 2022.

SC: Total of 77 applications, two denied, under take-overs and mergers code and rules

Malaysia’s total funds raised in the capital market climbed 36.6% to RM179.4 billion in 2022, from RM131.3 billion a year earlier, despite an increasingly pessimistic global economic outlook and tighter global financial conditions. 

Of the entire amount, RM26 billion was raised via the equity market (with RM3.5 billion via 35 initial public offerings and RM22.6 billion through secondary fundraising), while RM153.3 billion was issued through the corporate bond market, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia's (SC) Annual Report 2022 released on Monday (March 27).

SC: RM179.4b raised in capital market in 2022, up 36.6% 

The Trump administration is seeking to restrict American investment in Chinese biotechnology companies, potentially complicating financial ties at a time when US drugmakers are increasingly turning to China for new medicines.

US proposes curbs on investment in Chinese biotech firms

SINGAPORE (Oct 23): Singapore Exchange (SGX) should begin planning ahead for the “eventual transition” for the role of CEO, said CEO Loh Boon Chye at the group’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday.

SGX should begin planning ahead for ‘eventual transition’ in CEO role, says Loh Boon Chye

BENGALURU (Oct 23): Gold eased on Friday, headed for its steepest weekly decline in over four months as elevated oil prices bolstered higher-for-longer interest rate expectations, while investors awaited next week's Federal Reserve policy meet.

Gold heads for steep weekly loss as oil prices fuel Fed rate concerns

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and Citibank Bhd (Citi) have announced a US$75 million (RM306 million) structured trade finance facility to improve working capital management, enhance liquidity and strengthen supply chain resilience to support MAG’s operational requirements across Asia.

Malaysia Aviation Group, Citi announce US$75m trade finance facility to strengthen supply chain

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (PETRONAS) wholly owned subsidiary Petronas CCS Ventures Sdn Bhd (PCCSV), TotalEnergies EP CCS Malaysia and Mitsui & Co Ltd have signed a joint-venture agreement (JVA) to develop the CO2 storage areas offshore Peninsular Malaysia, a key component of Malaysia's Southern Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Hub.

PETRONAS, TotalEnergies and Mitsui ink deal for carbon storage areas in southern hub

(Oct 23): DeepSeek and MiniMax Group Inc have won approval to deploy models overseas, part of a wave of homegrown AI technologies that Beijing will allow to operate globally, a Chinese state media affiliate said.

DeepSeek, MiniMax win approval for global use, state media says

BENGALURU (Oct 23): Shares of Swiggy fell to a record low on Friday after the Instamart operator posted wider losses in its quick-commerce business, keeping the focus on profitability in the competitive segment following rival Eternal's results this week.

India's Swiggy slips to record low on wider quick-commerce losses

It’s become one of the most reliable trades in the stock market as sentiment towards artificial intelligence (AI) swings wildly: Whatever AI stocks do, Apple Inc does the opposite.

Apple is Wall Street’s favourite AI haven as spending fears hit

IPOH (Oct 23): Police arrested six local men suspected of involvement in an international online gambling syndicate targeting Australian citizens following a raid at a three-storey terrace house in Kamunting, Taiping, on Oct 20.

Police bust online gambling syndicate targeting Australians, six arrested

Foodie Media Bhd (KL:FOODIE) rose on Friday to extend a rebound from all-time lows thanks to a set of stronger-than-expected results at the social media content company.

Foodie Media extends rebound from all-time lows after results beat

Foodie Media Bhd (KL:FOODIE) rose on Friday to extend a rebound from all-time lows thanks to a set of stronger-than-expected results at the social media content company.

Asian shares fell on Friday as concerns over the enormous funding needs of artificial intelligence (AI) hammered tech and led to the biggest daily rally in Treasuries in more than three years, with investors fleeing to sovereign bonds and safe-haven currencies.

Asian shares wobble as tech rout boosts bonds, dents rate hike bets

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly on Friday afternoon, paving the way for a state election.

Abang Johari expected to announce Sarawak assembly dissolution this afternoon

The Trump administration is seeking to restrict American investment in Chinese biotechnology companies, potentially complicating financial ties at a time when US drugmakers are increasingly turning to China for new medicines.

(Oct 23): Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trade on Friday, after rising 4% to a five-month high in the previous session due to concern of further energy supply disruption after Houthi attacks on top exporter Saudi Arabia.

Oil little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

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(Oct 23):&nbsp;Wall Street shunned stocks as a technology rout and Middle East risks drove investors to the safety of bonds, reducing bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026.

Stocks fall as AI jitters ease bets on Fed hikes

Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) will report “stellar” third-quarter results following robust guidance from its soon-to-be-listed semiconductor material unit, its most bullish analyst said.

Mi Technovation’s most bullish analyst predicts ‘stellar’ 3Q

Property developer KEB Bhd has priced its shares at 35 sen apiece for its ACE Market listing.

Real estate developer KEB aims to raise nearly RM80 mil from ACE Market IPO

The 2% Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

MOF: 2% EPF contribution rate for foreign workers relatively low

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.

MOF: Govt’s net financial burden related to 1MDB estimated at RM20.1 bil

The proposed construction of the Madani Highway connecting Seremban-Kuala Pilah-Bahau is not currently in the Works Ministry’s (KKR) plans, according to the ministry.

Proposed Seremban-Kuala Pilah-Bahau highway not being planned — Works Ministry

SYDNEY/SAN FRANCISCO/BENGALURU (Oct 23): Sales of Apple's&nbsp;first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, began on Friday, with market watchers betting on whether the device can reinvent the small foldables market just like the iPhone did for smartphones.

Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin

YILAN/TAIPEI, Taiwan (Oct 23): Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain, though the storm is weakening and is not expected to make direct landfall on the island.

Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, providing little comfort to sellers facing the slowest US housing market in at least 25 years.

US mortgage rates decline for first time in nine weeks, to 7.32%

More than three-quarters of data centres set to be built around Australia’s biggest cities are at risk from stretched power grids and local opposition, threatening the country’s ambition to become an artificial intelligence (AI) hub for the Asia Pacific region.

AI data centre backlash threatens Australia’s US$70 bil dream

SEOUL (Oct 23): South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix&nbsp;said on Friday that it had suspended its review of a US initial public offering (IPO) for its Solidigm subsidiary, citing financial market volatility and share price trends.

SK Hynix says Solidigm suspends review of US IPO, citing market volatility

There’s no end in sight for the sell-off in China’s artificial intelligence (AI) model developer stocks, with competition growing ever more heated and the threat of rival listings next year.

China's US$150 bil AI model stock slump shows no sign of easing

A total of 16 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as at 9am on Friday, with Johan Setia in Selangor registering the highest air pollutant index (API) reading of 160.

Haze: 16 areas record unhealthy API readings as at 9am, Johan Setia highest at 160

BENGALURU (Oct 23): Gold eased on Friday, headed for its steepest weekly decline in over four months as elevated oil prices bolstered higher-for-longer interest rate expectations, while investors awaited next week's Federal Reserve policy meet.

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