Malaysia – BML Short Selling Regulations

Malaysia – BML Short Selling Regulations

On 7 June 2023, MLY BML expanded approved securities criteria of the rule.

  • MLY BML amended directives on regulated short selling re approved securities criteria.

Amendments

  • Revise the daily market capitalisation criterion for preceding 3 months to MYR200 mn.
  • Accept all exchange traded funds (ETFs) as approved securities except inverse ETF.
  • Updated the current FAQs on short selling to align with the amended directives.

Effectiveness

  • Amendment on market capitalisation criterion will be effective from 12 June 2023.
  • Amendment on ETF will be announced in due course.