Regulatory Alerts2021-11-22
Guidelines on Issuance of Corporate Bonds and Sukuk to Retail Investors
The Securities Commission Malaysia issued these guidelines to establish the regulatory framework for the issuance of corporate bonds and sukuk to retail investors under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. 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 specific provisions for sustainable investment sukuk, ASEAN bonds, and qualified issuer frameworks.
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