Economics & Finance
Investment Management And Corporate Finance

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SC's MODULES DESCRIPTION AND MODULE COMBINATION FOR REGULATED ACTIVITIES
The Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) offers multiple choice question examinations for individuals wishing to undertake one or more regulated activities under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
The SC administers the following acts: (a) Securities Commission Act 1993; (b) Capital Markets and Services Act 2007; and (c) Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act 1991.
SC's LICENSED AND REGISTERED PERSONS
BNM's APPROVED FINANCIAL ADVISERS
BNM's Money Services Business / Legislation And Guidelines
List of Approved Islamic Financial Advisers
Economy/Finance &
Stock market
Overview of the Malaysian
Stock Market
Malaysia Capital Market
An Overview of Investment Environment – Fundamental of Economics – Strategic Management – Financial Statement Analysis and Performance Measurement – Risks and Returns – Portfolio Theory – Portfolio Management – Financing Decisions – Debt Financing – Equity Financing – Dividend Policy – Valuation – Options – Futures – Swaps and Interest Rate Options – Corporate Restructuring and Mergers and Acquisitions – Structured Products.
Funds Management (Regulation) In Malaysia
Malaysia has a well-established fund management industry that caters to institutional investors as well as qualified retail investors. According to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), assets under management (AUM) typically originate from unit trust funds, corporate bodies, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and wholesale funds.
Fund Management Industry In Malaysia – Law and Organisations Regulating the Fund Management Industry – The Law of Contract – Negligent Misstatement – Relationship Between Fund Management Company and Client – Securities Offences – Conduct of a Fund Management Company’s Business – Compliance – Topical issues in Fund Management Regulation.
Asset And Funds Management
Fund Management Industry In Malaysia – The Investment Setting – Life-cycle Investing And Investment Structure – Asset Allocation – Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) – Managing An Equity Portfolio – Managing A Fixed Income Portfolio – Derivatives In Portfolio Management – Managing Alternative Investments – Managing International Investments – Understanding Islamic Investments – Portfolio Risk management – Portfolio Measurement And Presentation of Returns – Investment Psychology.
Malaysian Equities / Stock Market And Securities Law
Overview of the Malaysian Stock Market – Regulation of the Securities Industry – Business Structures – Capital Raising on the Primary Market – Trading on Secondary Market – Clearing, Delivery, Settlement and Corporate Actions – The Law of Contract – Relationship Between Stockbroking Company and Client – Negligent Misstatement – Licensing – Securities Offences – Take-Overs And Mergers.
Fundamentals of Compliance
Overview and Glossary/Abbreviations – Fundamentals of Compliance – Roles and Responsibilities – Compliance Officers – Establishing and Monitoring Compliance – Risk Management – Costs benefits of Compliance and Case Studies – Structural Framework and Principles of Capital Market Regulation – Guidelines for Compliance
Legal Consideration And Code of Conducts
A prudent person who carries on the business of investment advice and/or advising on corporate finance should be aware of the relevant laws and principles regulating his conduct and actions, in particular: (a) Contract law, (b) Tort, and (3) Securities law.
Economic and Financial Development in Malaysia
A Biden-Trump rematch is now all but inevitable on November 5 and polls are pointing to a tight race. With Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs, his team talking about scrapping the Inflation Reduction Act, and the presumptive Republican nominee taking credit for the equities rally, investors need to understand what the outcome of this election could mean for the US, for the global economy, and for markets.
BNM says falling ringgit doesn’t reflect economy’s prospects. It’s tumble has been influenced by ‘external factors’.
BNM Governor: Malaysia Not In Crisis Despite Falling Ringgit
Finance & Development
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