PIF2153 THE MALAYSIAN CAPITAL MARKET

What is the main reason for the rapid growth in ICM in Malaysia?

• Continual support of Government

• Lack of infrastructure

• Decrease in market participants

• Increased foreign investment

What does the Central Bank of Malaysia Act (CBA 2009) empower the Central Bank to do?

• License and regulate institutions

• Promote foreign investments

• Control inflation rates

• Manage public debt

What is one of the main activities of Bursa Malaysia?

• Treasury management

• Issuing government bonds

• Regulating foreign exchange

• Providing loans to businesses

What role does Bursa Malaysia play in the Islamic capital market?

• Platform for trading Islamic securities

• Regulator of Commercial banks

• Provider of Shariah advisory services

• Issuer of Islamic bonds

What is the purpose of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) of Securities Commission?

• Ensure compliance with Shariah principles

• Regulate stock trading

• Promote foreign investments

• Manage public debt

What is the benchmark for Shariah non-compliant activities in share trading?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the dual approach of screening for Shariah-compliant securities?

• Quantitative and Qualitative

• Theoretical and Practical

• Local and International

• Public and Private