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.
The Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds (Guidelines) is issued by the SC pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA). These Guidelines set out the requirements to be complied with by any person seeking authorisation under the CMSA to make available, offer for subscription or purchase, or issue an invitation to subscribe for or purchase a unit trust fund.
The Guidelines on Islamic Fund Management (Guidelines) is issued by the Securities Commission (SC) under section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA).
The Guidelines of Advertising for Capital Market Products and Related Services (Guidelines) are issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA).
The Guidelines on Compliance Function for Fund Management Companies is issued by the SC pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA). These guidelines set out requirements to be complied with by any person intending to establish or carry out portfolio fund management activities in Malaysia.
The Prospectus Guidelines is issued by the SC under section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA). These Guidelines set out the additional disclosure requirements to be disclosed in a prospectus pursuant to section 235(1)(f) of the CMSA, and information to be disclosed in an abridged prospectus pursuant to section 237(2) of the CMSA.
The Guidelines on Private Retirement Schemes (Guidelines) are issued by the SC pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA). These Guidelines set out requirements that must be complied with by a PRS Provider and a Scheme Trustee in relation to private retirement schemes. The requirements on matters relevant to members are binding on them including the requirements on account opening, transfer, switching, withdrawal, and nomination.
