Who Can Participate and How? - Social Exchange | Securities Commission Malaysia

Who Can Participate and How?

A. Non-profit organisations

Approved non-profit organisations under subsection 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967 who are eligible can participate by listing social impact projects on the Social Exchange Platform, subject to regulatory requirements under the Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms and meeting the assessment by the Social Exchange Platform operator.

B. Donors

Individuals, corporates and philanthropic organisations can support listed social impact projects through donations via the Social Exchange Platform.

Key benefits include:

Enhanced visibility on project impact
Standardised disclosure and reporting
Confidence through regulatory oversight

C. Social Exchange Platform Operators

Entities wishing to operate a Social Exchange Platform must apply to the SC and comply with regulatory requirements, including governance, disclosure and operational standards under the Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms.

For the first year of Phase 1 of the Social Exchange, the SC will closely assess market participation, the orderly development and viability of the platform, and the overall market readiness before considering expansion for other operators.

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