Bursa Malaysia Bhd Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to Bursa Malaysia Bhd and the stock market, valuable for exam preparation.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd

The stock exchange of Malaysia, formerly known as the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, responsible for regulating the Malaysian capital market.

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

The process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time.

Market Capitalization

The total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying shares outstanding by the current market price.

Corporate Disclosure Policy

A policy requiring companies to disclose necessary information to the public to ensure informed investing.

Primary Market

The part of the capital market that deals with the issuance of new securities directly from companies to investors.

Secondary Market

The part of the capital market where existing securities are traded among investors after their initial sale.

FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI

A stock market index comprising the 30 largest companies listed on Bursa Malaysia Main Market by full market capitalization.

Roles of Stock Exchange

Functions including raising capital for businesses, mobilizing savings for investments, facilitating company growth, and acting as a barometer of the economy.

Bursa Malaysia Indices

Various indices that reflect the performance of different sectors and overall market conditions in Malaysia.

Listing Requirements

Criteria that companies must meet to be eligible for listing on Bursa Malaysia's different markets.

Economic Performance

A factor influencing stock market performance, reflecting the overall health and growth potential of the economy.

Barometer of the Economy

The stock market's movement of share prices is used as an indicator of general economic conditions.

Suspension of Trading

A penalty imposed by Bursa Malaysia on listed companies for breaching listing requirements, leading to trading halt of their securities.

Insider Trading

The illegal practice of trading stocks based on non-public, material information about the company.

Clearance and Settlement

Processes ensuring that transactions in securities are completed efficiently and accurately.

Rule Compliance

The obligation of listed issuers and participants to adhere to the established rules set by Bursa Malaysia.