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Fintech takes centrestage at SC’s World Capital Markets Symposium
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said that the World Capital Markets Symposium (WCMS) 2015 will feature global technology founders and experts sharing ideas and insights on Markets and Technology: Driving Future Growth Through Innovation.
Malaysian angels expected to invest US$3mil over next 12mths
Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) hopes that its members will make about RM10 million (US$2.6 million) worth of investments over the next 12 months, partly helped by the network’s collaboration with London Business Angels (LBA).
Asian Crowdfunder kicks off with three projects in Malaysia
Asian Crowdfunder has launched its platform in Malaysia with three projects on offer, and said it is also in the process of starting in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.
SC selects six platforms for equity crowdfunding in Malaysia
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced the approval of six registered equity crowdfunding platforms, giving small businesses and entrepreneurs greater access to capital.
Three crowdfunding platforms form alliance out of Singapore
Singapore crowdfunding platforms CoAssets, FundedByMe, and New Union said they have formed an alliance to grow the crowdfunding industry in South-East Asia.
Applications open for prospective equity crowdfunding platform operators
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said that operators interested in establishing and operating an equity crowdfunding (ECF) or Shariah-compliant ECF platform can now submit their application.
Equity crowdfunding goes private with FundedHere in Singapore
Equity crowdfunding platform FundedHere has been launched in Singapore to facilitate equity-based funding and venture debt for startups in the region from as low as S$5,000 (US$3,700) each, even as regulators in both Singapore and Malaysia look to facilitate such platforms.
SC releases new guidelines for equity crowdfunding
Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released the Guidelines on Regulation of Markets under Section 34 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 to introduce new requirements for the registration of equity crowdfunding (ECF) platforms, and to provide governance arrangements for the operator of such platforms.
SGX and Clearbridge Accelerator in JV to plug funding gap
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) said it has signed an MoU with Clearbridge Accelerator to form a JV company to develop a fundraising platform which aims to address financing gaps faced by SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Budget 2015: TeAM proposes tax incentives to fuel ecosystem
The Technopreneurs Association of Malaysia (TeAM) has proposed corporate and double tax deduction incentives, as well as other measures, that it believes would help fuel the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
