Bursa: Bursa Malaysia Bhd has received notification from the Securities Commission (SC) on the introduction of a new annual fixed regulatory fee of RM28 million and a derivatives levy to be paid to the SC.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the company has also received approval-in-principle from the SC on a proposed revision to certain listing and regulatory-related fees for both listed issuers and market participants. These notifications were detailed in separate letters dated October 17, 2025, as stated in a filing today by Bursa Malaysia.
The derivatives levy payable to the SC will be set at 37.5 percent of derivatives revenue, mirroring the existing securities levy arrangement under Section 24(2) of the Securities Commission Malaysia Act (SCMA) 1993. The newly introduced SC fee will be applicable for a three-year period, with the total amount payable by Bursa Malaysia capped at RM35 million in 2026, RM40 million in 2027, and RM45 million in 2028.
The proposed subsidiary legislation, expected to take effect on January 1, 2026, is awaiting approval from the Finance Ministry and the Attorney General’s Chambers. Meanwhile, the securities levy under Section 24(1) of the SCMA 1993, along with the current sharing arrangement of 37.5 percent between SC and Bursa, will remain unchanged. The SC fee is scheduled for review before the end of this three-year period to determine subsequent arrangements for 2029 onwards.
Bursa Malaysia is required to submit a formal proposal to the SC for review and approval concerning the revision of selected listing and regulatory-related fees. This revision is anticipated to be implemented in January 2026, subject to the SC’s final review and approval. The additional revenue from these fee revisions is estimated to range between RM28 million and RM34 million annually, primarily driven by an increase in annual listing fees.
The exchange operator stated its commitment to managing costs and securing funding for market development proposals from the Capital Market Development Fund to mitigate the full impact of the new SC fee implementation.