May 21, 2025
A NEW report demonstrating that central banks can port their monetary policy tools into a tokenised financial system is an important step in transforming how we trade securities including stocks and bonds.
May 19, 2025
The ASEDG is a voluntary guide to help companies decide what Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures to track and report. It is a resource material that companies can consider using if they find it helpful. The ASEDG is a tool to support companies to voluntarily report on ESG...
May 17, 2025
THAILAND has just announced plans for its first government-backed digital token, describing it as both an avenue for government fund-raising and an investment opportunity for the public.
May 16, 2025
The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025 (4Q 2024: 4.9%), driven by the steady expansion in domestic demand. Household spending was sustained amid positive labour market conditions and income-related policy measures, including the upward revision of minimum wage and...
May 15, 2025
Callable bonds are fixed-income securities that grant issuers the right (but not obligation) to repay the bond before its maturity date. In Malaysia, these bonds are used by corporations, banks, and the government to reduce borrowing costs when interest rates fall. This article breaks down how...
May 08, 2025
At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%.
May 05, 2025
The Malaysian ringgit bond and sukuk market grew by 0.93% month-on-month (MoM) in April 2025, with total outstanding rising to RM2.165 trillion from RM2.145 trillion in March. Government issuances dominated the market at 58.33%, followed by quasi-government (16.52%) and corporate (25.15...
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