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Rules

Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository

Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn Bhd
Last updated: 22 June 2020

Reference

Table of Contents

Part I: Definition and Interpretation

Part II: Rules Relating to Authorised Depository Agents

Part III: Rules Relating to Authorised Direct Members

Part IV: Rules Relating to Issuers

Part V: Rules Relating to Depositors

Part VI: General Rules of the Depository

Part VII: Fees and Charges

Part VIII: Authorised Nominee

Appendix I - V:

Consolidated Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository
Consolidated Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn Bhd
[As at 22 June 2020]

Amendments

2021

Sample
[Effective: xx January 2021]

2020

Further amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository in relation to CDS eServices (Release 2) and other amendments
[Effective: 22 June 2020]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository in relation to CDS eServices (Release 2) & other amendments
[Effective: 10 April 2020]

2018

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository consequential to repeal of Goods and Services Tax pursuant to the Goods and Services Tax (Repeal) Act 2018
[Effective: 1 September 2018]

2017

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. in relation to the introduction of Islamic Securities Selling and Buying – Negotiated Transaction
[Effective: 12 December 2017]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to the Introduction of the LEAP Market
[Effective: 16 June 2017]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Consequential to the Companies Act 2016
[Effective: 21 April 2017]

2016

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Removal of Provisions in relation to Reimbursement of Costs from Participants arising from Inspections, Investigations and Enforcement Proceedings
[Effective: 28 November 2016]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Consequential to the Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Securities Clearing Sdn. Bhd. relating to Margin
[Effective: 20 June 2016]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Pursuant to a Review of the Inspection, Investigation and Enforcement Provisions and Consequential to the Securities Commission (Amendment) Act 2015
[Effective: 3 May 2016]

2015

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In relation to the Removal of Schedule of Fees from the Rules and Consequential to the Goods and Services Tax Act 2014
[Effective: 1 April 2015]

2014

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. To Cater for Non Face-to-face Verification in relation to Securities Account Opening
[Effective: 15 Jan 2015]
Closure of The Exchange for Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holidays
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Consequential to the Outsourcing Requirements in the Securities Commission’s Licensing Handbook
[Effective: 30 Jun 2014]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to the Closure of Dormant Accounts
[Effective: 9 May 2014]

2013

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to the Introduction of Electronic Statements
[Effective: 9 Dec 2013]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Limited Liability Partnerships
[Effective: 9 Dec 2013]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Consequential to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
[Effective: 15 Nov 2013]
Guidelines on Self Assessment Approach, Declaratory Approach and Green Lane Policy in Respect of Readiness Audits
[Effective: 2 May 2013]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Business Trusts
[Effective: 25 Mar 2013]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Connection with the Revamp of the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad
[Effective: 2 May 2013]

2012

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Exchange Traded Bonds
[Effective: 26 Sep 2012]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Electronic Cash Payments
[Effective: 3 Sep 2012]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Streamlining the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd
[Effective: 3 Sep 2012]

2011

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to the Guidelines on Outsourcing for Capital Market Intermediaries
[Effective: 9 Aug 2011]
Directives on Material Outsourcing Arrangements by Market Intermediaries
[Effective: 9 Aug 2011]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. To Expand the Categories of Persons Who May Verify and Attest Securities Account Opening Documentation
[Effective: 4 Jul 2011]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to the Issuance of Statements of Account for Inactive Accounts
[Effective: 1 Apr 2011]

2010

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In relation to (1) Foreign Listings; (2) Enhancing Bursa Depository's power to take action for a breach of an undertaking, representation, warranty or terms and conditions; (3) Withdrawal of securities; and (4) Clarifying the list of Authorised Nominees
[Effective: 22 Dec 2010]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In relation to eDividend
[Effective: 19 Apr 2010]
(except for Rules 21.01, 21.10, 31.03(3), 31.03(4) and item 18 of Part VII (Fees and Charges) which will take effect on 1 Sept 2010 and item 19 of Part VII (Fees and Charges) which will take effect on 19 Apr 2011)

2009

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. To Expand the Categories of Persons Who May Verify and Attest Securities Account Opening Documentation
[Effective: 21 Oct 2009]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Securities Borrowing and Lending Negotiated Transactions
[Effective: 17 Aug 2009]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to the Handling of Additional Corporate Exercises under SPEEDS and the Introduction of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
[Effective: 03 Aug 2009]

2008

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Full Fungibility for Dual Listed Securities
[Effective: 18 Aug 2008]

2007

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Cross Border Listing
[Effective: 03 Dec 2007]
(except for Rules 18.08 and 27.08 of the Rules of Bursa Depository which take effect from 10 Apr 2008)
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Consequential to the Introduction of the Capital Markets & Services Act 2007
[Effective: 28 Sept 2007] 
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Provision of Exchange Traded Fund In-Kind Creation and Redemption Information through eRapid
[Effective: 9 Jul 2007] 
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Maturity of Non-Equity Securities
[Effective: 10 Apr 2007]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd.In Relation to Subdivision of Shares, Share Consolidation and Bonus Issue Exercise in CDS ("SPEEDS")
[Effective: 30 Mar 2007] 

2006

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Bursa Securities Borrowing and Lending
[Effective: 3 Jan 2007]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to Investment Bank
[Effective: 8 Nov 2006]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to the Outsourcing of Back Office Functions
[Effective: 10 May 2006]

2005

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In relation to Structured Warrants
[Effective: 28 Oct 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In relation to the Liberalisation of Central Depository System (CDS) Account Structure Requirements
[Effective: 21 Oct 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In relation to the Review of Statements of Accounts Generated by the Central Depository System
[Effective: 18 Aug 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Consequential to the Securities Commission's Guidelines on Exchange Traded Funds
[Effective: 01 Jul 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. On the Power of Waiver or Modification in Relation to Compliance with the Rules of Bursa Depository
[Effective: 21 Jun 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. To Reflect that the Functions of Account Opening, Account Closing and Account Reactivation have been Delegated to the ADAs and ADMs
[Effective: 30 May 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In Relation to eRAPID
[Effective: 25 May 2005]
(except for the amended provisions under Items 11 and 12 of Part VII (Fees and Charges) which will take effect at a later date to be notified by Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd.)
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Pertaining to Deposit of Securities of Unlisted Public Companies into the Central Depository System
Appendix III
[Effective: 15 Apr 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Pertaining to Deletion of Definition of Notification Date and Insertion of New Definition of Deposit Date
[Effective: 31 Jan 2005]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. To Reflect the Expansion of the Categories of Witnesses for Account Open Documents
[Effective: 14 Jan 2005]

2004

Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. In relation to Balance Enquiry
[Effective: 18 Oct 2004]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. On the Deletion of Provisions for Fees and Charges in Relation to the Termination of the Call-Direct Facility
[Effective: 18 Oct 2004]
Amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd. Consequential to the Change of Names for the Companies within the Bursa Malaysia Group
[Effective: 28 May 2004]
(except for:- the amendments to the definition of "Exchange Holding Company" which take effect from 20 Apr 2004; and the amendments to the terms "Malaysian Central Depository Nominees Sdn. Bhd." and "Securities Clearing Automated Network Services Sdn Bhd (SCANS)" which take effect from 14 May 2004)
Amendments to the Rules of Malaysian Central Depository Sdn. Bhd. Demutualisation of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange
[Effective: 5 Jan 2004]