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Step 1
Opening relevant accounts
Step 2
Engaging a broker
Step 3
Understanding regulations/ guidelines
Step 4
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Step 1 Opening relevant accounts

Open a trading account and a Central Depository System (CDS) account with any Authorised Depository Agents (“ADAs”). All stockbroking companies in Malaysia are currently ADAs. You may locate the contact details of the head offices of all ADAs/stockbroking companies at the Bursa Malaysia website. 

The procedure involves submitting necessary documents such as identification and proof of address, completing the application form, and paying any required fees. Once the CDS account is opened, the ADA facilitates stock transactions, manages holdings, and ensures compliance with Bursa Malaysia regulations.

List of ADAs
Individual investor: Guidelines for opening an account

Individual investors who have reached the age of eighteen (18) years old as of the application date may open a CDS account. An individual is allowed to open only one (1) CDS account with each ADA. 

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Corporate investor: Guidelines for opening an account

Corporate investors within the context of Section 3 of the Companies Act 2016 in Malaysia including a limited liability partnership within the meaning of Section 2 of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012 are allowed to open multiple CDS accounts with with the same ADA.

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Step 2 Engaging a broker

Investors will then proceed to give an order to their broker to buy or sell a specified number of securities, or shares of a company at a specified price. 

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Trading procedures
  • Opening trading account and CDS account with a broker
  • Placing an order, for subsequent matching, trade confirmation and receive a contract note of the transaction
  • Delivery and settlement (T+2)
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Step 3 Understanding regulations & guidelines

Be aware of the key regulations for investing in equities in Malaysia, as they promote investor protection, compliance and informed decision-making with your investments.

Rules of Bursa Malaysia
Rules of Bursa Malaysia Securities
Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository
Acts under the Securities Commission
Capital Markets and Services Act 2007
Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act 1991
Guidelines by the Securities Commission
Equity Guidelines
Guidelines on Islamic Capital Market Products and Services
Guidelines on Product Highlights Sheet
Prospectus Guidelines
Business Trusts Guidelines

Step 4 Need help? Contact us

For help with investing in equities, contact the relevant authorities for guidance and support.

Main contacts
Licensed ADA
Market Regulator: Bursa Malaysia
Oversight authorities
Securities Commission Malaysia

Website

https://www.sc.com.my/

Address

No. 3, Persiaran Bukit Kiara, Bukit Kiara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

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Contact Number

+603 6204 8000

Email

cau@seccom.com.my
Additional resources

For access to comprehensive research content on specific stocks or the equities market, visit Bursa Digital Research or for market insights, visit Capital Markets Malaysia

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