On 15 August 2016, the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) revised the take-overs and mergers regulatory framework in Malaysia by the launch of its new rule book as well as a vastly revised take-overs code. The Rules on Takeovers, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisitions 2016 (Rules) together with the Malaysian Code on Take-Overs and Mergers 2016 […]
17 Oct 2016 Notes on the New Malaysian Code on Take-Over 2016 Read More »
The financial-technology industry’s rapid growth is posing new regulatory challenges for the integrity, safety and soundness of the financial system. In this light, on 2nd June 2016 Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced the establishment of a Financial Technology Enabler Group (FTEG), which will be responsible for formulating and enhancing regulatory policies to facilitate the adoption
13 June 2016 New Fintech Regulatory Framework in the Making Read More »
Under the new Companies Bill 2015 regime, companies will no longer have a Memorandum and Articles of Association as the new Companies Act 2015 aims to capture all necessary provisions for running of a company. However, a company may vary certain provisions of the new Companies Act 2015 for itself by entering into a shareholders
8 June 2016 An Overview of Shareholders Agreement Read More »
