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To ensure trust and confidence in the capital market, the SC regulates the capital market based on the principles of transparency and proportionality to commensurate with the risks posed.
We actively update and enforce our regulations and securities laws to ensure that the capital market operates in a fair and orderly manner as well as to reduce systemic risks. Here you will find a list of our Acts, guidelines, consultation papers, frequently asked questions on our regulations, technical notes, updates on our enforcement actions as well as licensing information.
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2 March 2026

Technical Note No. 1/2026 - Clarification on the Application of Netting Provisions in the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007

This Technical Note clarifies the following:
  1. Subsection 57B(1) under Subdivision 7, Division 2 of Part II of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA) sets out that the rights of the parties under the netting provision of a qualified capital market agreement are preserved in the event that there is a commencement of any other proceeding which has the effect of assuming control or managing the business, affairs and properties of a party.

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    2 March 2026

    Guidelines on Continuing Obligations for Registered Auditors

    1. The Guidelines was revised to –
      1. increase the number of Audit Oversight Board (AOB) registered audit firms obliged to prepare annual transparency reports;
      2. broaden the scope of mandatory disclosures in the annual transparency reports; and
      3. introduce a set of core principles to promote independent oversight for Major Audit Firms.

    2 March 2026

    Revised Guidelines on Exchange-traded Funds

    1. The Guidelines was revised to facilitate the offering of digital currency exchange traded funds (ETF). The key amendments relate to, among others, enhancing the regulatory framework for digital currency ETF.
    2. Additional amendments were made to enhance the clarity of certain requirements in the Guidelines.
    3. Housekeeping and editorial amendments were made throughout the Guidelines to provide greater clarity and consistency. These amendments include formatting and editorial changes such as renumbering and rephrasing of certain requirements and contents, standardisation of terminology, updating of information, and grammatical corrections.

    30 January 2026

    Practice Note 1/2026: Offering of Broking Services for Digital Assets

    This Practice Note is issued pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Service Act 2007. It is applicable to the Capital Market Services Licence (CMSL) holders as set out below:
    1. CMSL holder for dealing in securities; and
    2. CMSL holder for dealing in securities restricted to listed securities.

    2 January 2026

    SC Fee Structure 2026

      The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) would like to announce that its new fee structure has come into effect, 1 January 2026. This follows the coming into force of the Capital Markets and Services (Fees) Regulations 2025.

      Following consultations with the Ministry of Finance and the industry, the SC has agreed to moderate the implementation of the revised fees with a three-year transitional period from 2026 to 2028. This approach is based on prevailing market conditions and will ensure an orderly transition for the industry.

      The SC remains committed to safeguarding the long-term sustainability and integrity of Malaysia’s capital market while maintaining a fair and well-regulated environment.

      For further details, please refer to the following links:

      1. Capital Markets and Services (Fees) Regulations 2025
      2. Frequently Asked Questions in relation to the above regulation.

      12 December 2025

      Discussion Paper on Corporate Governance Framework - Strengthening Governance Practices and Driving Behavioural Shifts for Sustainable Value Creation

      The SC invites feedback on the proposals set out in this Discussion Paper. Comments are due by 6 February 2026 and will only be received when submitted at https://www.sc.com.my/discussionpaper-on-cg-frameworks.

      9 October 2025

      Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme

      The SFO Incentive Scheme, spearheaded by the SC for the Ministry of Finance (MOF), aims to position Malaysia as a premier wealth management hub for family offices.

      19 September 2025

      Social Exchange Platforms

      The Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms (Guidelines) is issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA).

      30 June 2025

      SC Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Enhancements to the Framework for Digital Asset Exchange

      The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on proposed enhancements to its regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).

      25 June 2025

      ACSR Invites Public Feedback on Proposed Framework on Sustainability Assurance

      The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), today published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.

      24 June 2025

      Product Governance

      The Guidelines on Product Governance requires product issuers and product distributors to take into account investors’ interest when designing and distributing unlisted capital products, reflecting this in its controls, policies and procedures.

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