Malaysia, Hong Kong ease dual listings rules
The Securities Commission Malaysia and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong signed a pact on Thursday to simplify dual listings rules between the two markets.
Source: The Edge Malaysia · July 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceHONG KONG, 23 JULY 2026 —
The Securities Commission Malaysia and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong signed a pact on Thursday to simplify dual listings rules between the two markets.
Under the new framework, companies seeking simultaneous primary and secondary listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong will be able to submit a single set of documents, including the prospectus, for applications in both jurisdictions. The measures take effect in September.
The agreement also expands the existing mutual recognition framework to cover exchange-traded funds, including futures-based, leveraged and inverse ETFs, as well as commodity ETFs and real estate investment trusts.
The move adds Bursa Malaysia to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong’s list of recognised stock exchanges. Hong Kong Exchange lists more than 2,900 companies, ETFs and real estate investment trusts, while Bursa Malaysia has over 1,130 similar offerings.
Securities Commission Malaysia chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said the deal opens up “an extensive range of options for investors” and urged market players to leverage the arrangement to introduce more regionally-focused products.
The expanded framework now allows approved securities to be cross-listed through secondary listings, covering a broader range of investment products.
Securities and Futures Commission Hong Kong chairman Kelvin Wong said the two markets complement each other as financial gateways linking global capital with China and Southeast Asia.
A separate memorandum of understanding between Malaysia’s Audit Oversight Board and the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Hong Kong was also signed to enhance cooperation on audit oversight and financial reporting compliance.
The second pact will help regulators address cross-border issues and strengthen investor protection and confidence in both markets, according to a joint statement.
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Malaysia Impact
The easing of dual listings rules may lead to increased cross-border investment and trading activity, potentially boosting the development of Malaysia's capital markets.