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Regulator Performance Overview
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Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
Public registers
Tier 2
Capital markets services licence (CFDs to sophisticated investors); retail FX for residents only via licensed banks (BNM)
Detailed assessment of regulatory capabilities and effectiveness
Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
This regulator shows below average performance with an overall score of 63.
Strongest performance in Regulatory
Transparency Level: Public registers
Global Tier: tier2
Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
Per local law; typical sanctions
RM2,000 first activity + RM1,000 additional; RM200 for individuals
Malaysia
Malaysia only
Per local law; typical sanctions
Agency (STP); Market Maker (Principal) – within approved scope
Online portal available (https://www.sc.com.my/regulation/licensing/registers)
SC complaints process
1:500
2 instruments
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International Organization of Securities Commissions
Member of the global body that brings together the world's securities regulators
Access to international regulatory standards, cooperation frameworks, and best practices
Financial Action Task Force
Member of the inter-governmental body that sets standards for combating money laundering
Commitment to international standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
On 1 March 1993, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) was established under the Securities Commission Act 1993 (SCA). The SC is a self-funded statutory body with the duty to regulate and develop the Malaysian capital market.
The SC strives to achieve the following mission:
"To promote and maintain fair, efficient, secure and transparent securities and derivatives markets; and to facilitate the orderly development of an innovative and competitive capital market".
Brokers authorized and regulated by this authority
Stocks, CFD
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