Friday August 8 2025
News Source: Global Exchanges
Focus: Clearing & Settlement
Type: General
Country: Malaysia
On 8th August 2025, Bursa Malaysia Berhad announced the full adoption of electronic Central Depository System (CDS) account statements and notices (eStatements) for individual depositors (investors) effective 25 August 2025. The transition aims at enhancing investor experience by providing faster and more secure access to CDS account-related information, while also reflecting the Exchange’s broader commitment to environmental sustainability.
Notwithstanding this, Bursa Malaysia will continue to issue hardcopy CDS statements and notices to specified depositors as outlined below, at no cost:
i. Depositors aged 70 and above (born in 1955 or earlier) will continue to receive printed statements. No action is required on their part;
ii. Those aged between 65 and 69 may provide a written request to their stockbrokers;
iii. Depositors with disabilities (Orang Kurang Upaya);
iv. Depositors residing in areas with limited internet connectivity; and
v. Any other depositors with difficulty to access eStatements, or under circumstances as may be recognised by Bursa Malaysia, on a case-by-case basis.
Specified depositors who qualify under categories (ii) to (v) and wish to opt in to receive hardcopy CDS statements and notices may approach their respective stockbrokers with supporting documents.
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