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Do you know? Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD): Market participants include (1) hedgers, e.g. plantation companies, fund managers and banks, (2) speculators who trade to profit from price movement, and in return, they provide liquidity to the market, (3) arbitrageurs who exploit price differences between the futures and physical markets, and (4) proprietary traders and market…

Do you know? Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD): Settlement for commodity futures rarely occurs by physical delivery. Mostly, traders offset their position before expiry. Settlement for financial futures is cash-settled based on the underlying index. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD): A trader must open an account with a trading participant (broker). Orders are entered electronically into CME Globex. The electronic order book matches buy and sell orders using price–time priority. Once matched, the clearinghouse becomes the counterparty to both buyer and seller, and Both sides’ margin accounts are…

Do you know? Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD): The trading ecosystem consists of (1) the exchange, which provides the listing, trading rules and electronic trading platform; uses CME Group’s Globex system for electronic matching; and sets contract specs, and (2) the clearinghouse, which acts as the central counterparty (CCP) to all trades, guarantees settlement even if…

Do you know? Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD): It operates Malaysia’s regulated derivatives market by providing a platform where participants trade futures and options contracts, primarily for hedging and speculation. The products traded are primarily commodity derivatives, i.e. palm oil futures, and financial derivatives, e.g. FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI index futures. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A…

Do you know? Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 4: CMP4 promotes modernised market infrastructure, streamlined regulation, and improved corporate governance to speed up capital-raising and enhance transparency. These reforms aim to reduce friction, improve efficiency, and strengthen investor confidence in Malaysia’s capital-market ecosystem. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 4: CMP4 prioritises broader access to market-based financing for SMEs and mid-tier companies. By enhancing equity crowdfunding, P2P financing, and alternative platforms, it aims to diversify fundraising options and reduce reliance on traditional bank lending. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 4: A central pillar of CMP4 is deeper internationalisation. The plan seeks to attract global investors, expand cross-border participation, and strengthen Malaysia’s role as a regional capital-market hub, creating more liquidity and competitiveness for issuers and investors. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 4: CMP4 places strong emphasis on sustainable finance, aiming to channel capital toward climate mitigation, energy transition, and long-term environmental resilience. It expands green investment frameworks and positions Malaysia’s capital market to support national sustainability goals. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets

Do you know? Tokenisation of equity: Once issued, tokens can be traded on approved platforms with instant settlement. Smart contracts automate dividends, voting, redemptions, or buybacks, improving liquidity and making corporate actions more efficient, transparent, and traceable. Equity Debt Digital assets M&A Malaysia Other markets