2019-07-24
The Securities Commission Malaysia issued these guidelines to establish the regulatory framework for the issuance, offer, and subscription of corporate bonds and sukuk to retail investors. The document mandates specific eligibility criteria, credit rating requirements, and trustee obligations while enforcing strict Shariah compliance for sukuk and continuous disclosure duties for all responsible parties. It further outlines the approval process, implementation timeframes, and additional requirements for sustainable investment sukuk, ASEAN bonds, and qualified issuers.