Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations) Programme

Feb 2025

22 Feb - 23 Feb 2025

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SIDC Webinar

Speakers : Wong Loke Lim

The last day to register is 18 February 2025, or earlier if all seats are fully booked. The listed price is applicable to Malaysian participants only. If you are a non-Malaysian, kindly contact us at sales@sidc.com.my for further information.

10 CPE

HRD Corp Registered Course/Programme No.: 10001382560

Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations) Programme

Programme Delivery

Programme Overview

Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations) is a 2-day programme designed to provide insights into the rules and regulations governing advisory services in the Malaysian capital market. It will deliberate on the principles and relevant issues of contract law, related guidelines pertaining to equities, private debt securities and structured products.

Programme Objective

This programme is designed as a refresher course for CMSRLs or ERPs who would like to refresh themselves in advisory services (rules & regulations). Apart from this, the programme also serves to support those preparing to sit for the Securities Commission Licensing Examination (SCLE) Module 19 on Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations). It’s highly recommended that participants put in a minimum of 200 self-study hours using study aids such as SCLE Module 19 e-guide, practice set questions, reading list and latest market updates for maximum benefit and reinforced learning.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, participants should be able to:

Outline the principles of contract law and relevant issues
Describe the laws relevant to the advisory services in the Malaysian capital market
Explain the system and procedures of licensing of persons who carry on the investment advisory business in Malaysia
Describe the features and prohibitions of investment advisory activities
Describe the regulations governing the issue and offer of equity securities, listing of corporations and quotations of securities on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities) (Main Market) and proposals which result in significant change in the business direction or policy of corporations listed on the Main Market under the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Equity Guidelines
Explain the regulations, setting out who can act as principal advisers for the submission of corporate proposals and the competency standards required
Describe the regulations governing the conduct of due diligence for corporate proposals by issuers, advisers and experts
Describe the activities and current trends connected to money laundering and terrorism financing and the Malaysian regulatory approach towards them
Explain the characteristics and regulations governing take-overs in Malaysia
Explain the regulations governing valuations of property assets in conjunction with corporate proposals for submission to the Securities Commission Malaysia or for inclusion in prospectuses and circulars
Identify the regulations governing the issuance and registration of prospectuses
Describe the regulations governing the issue, subscription, purchase, invitation to subscribe or purchase private debt securities or Sukuk to retail investors
Describe the regulations that must be observed for the purpose of exclusively making available unlisted capital market products to sophisticated investors in Malaysia or persons outside Malaysia
Explain the regulations governing the issuers of structured warrants
Discuss the regulations governing listing of securities under Bursa Securities Main Market Listing Requirements, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ACE Market Listing Requirements and Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad LEAP Market Listing Requirement

Programme Methodology

This programme will be delivered using effective learning methods including presentations, discussions and Q&A.

Target Audience

Capital Markets Services Representative’s License (CMSRL) holder and Employee of Registered Person (ERP) who would like to refresh themselves in Advisory Services (Rules and Regulations).

Competencies

Foundational (Regulatory) – Capital Market Institutions (Proficiency Level 3)
Foundational (Regulatory) – Capital Market Products Regulations (Proficiency Level 3)
Foundational (Regulatory) – Islamic Capital Market Regulations (Proficiency Level 3)
Foundational (Regulatory) – Takeovers and Mergers (Proficiency Level 3)
Foundational (Product) – Capital Market Fundamentals (Proficiency Level 3)
Functional (Technical) – Client Advisory (Investment) (Proficiency Level 3)
Functional (Process) – Corporate Finance Advisory (Proficiency Level 3)
Functional (Process) – Investment Product Structuring (Proficiency Level 3)

Programme Outline

PROGRAMME – DAY ONE

9.00 am	Legal Considerations and Code of Conduct Outline of the law of contract Essential elements of a contract Other elements of contract Exclusion and limitation clauses Remedies for breach of contract Negligent Misstatement Negligence Defences General liability of stockbrokers False and misleading statements under securities laws
10.30 am	Break
10.45 am	Licensing of Persons Who Carry on the Business of Investment Advice, Advising on Corporate Finance and Their Representatives Advising on corporate finance, investment advice, CMSL and CMSRL defined Requirement to be licensed Criteria for the grant of licence Revocation and suspension of licence Duties and obligations of licence holder Prohibited Conduct and Insider Trading Prohibited conduct Insider trading Guidelines on Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing for Reporting Institutions in the Capital Market Part I: Introduction and Applicability Part IA: AML/CFT Compliance Programmes and Obligations of Board of Directors, Senior Management and Compliance Officer Part II: Risk-Based Approach Application Part III: Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Part IIIA: Wire Transfer Part IV: Retention of Records Part V: Suspicious Transactions Part VI: Enforcement Orders Part VII: Combating Terrorism Financing Guidelines on Implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions Relating to Proliferation Financing for Capital Market Intermediaries 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Applicability 3.0 Definitions 4.0 Combating Proliferation Financing 5.0 Reporting Requirements 6.0 Contact Information 7.0 Appendices
1.00 pm	Lunch Break
2.00 pm	Guidelines Related to Advisory Services and Its Applications 1. Equity Guidelines Part I: General Part II: Policy Guidelines Part III: Submission and Implementation Appendices, Schedules and Guidance 2. Guidelines on Submission of Corporate and Capital Market Product Proposals Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Applicability Chapter 3: Related Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions Chapter 5: Obligations of a Submitting Party Chapter 6: Obligations of a Submitting Party, Senior Officer and Qualified Person for Submission of a Specific Proposal Chapter 7: Obligations of Advisers in a Proposal Chapter 8: Obligations of an Applicant in a Proposal
3.30 pm	Break
3.45 pm	Guidelines Related to Advisory Services and Its Applications (con’t) 3. Prospectus Guidelines Part I: General Requirements Part II: Contents of Prospectus Division 1: Equity Division 1A: ASEAN Equity Disclosure Standards Division 2: Corporate Bonds and Sukuk Division 2A: ASEAN Debt Securities Disclosure Standards including Additional Requirements for an ASEAN Debt Issuance Programme Division 3: Structured Warrants Division 5: Abridged Prospectus Division 6: Supplementary and Replacement Prospectus Part III: Procedures for Registration Chapter 1: Prospectus under Division 1 and 1A of Part II (Equity) Chapter 2: Prospectus under Division 2 and 2A of Part II (Corporate Bonds and Sukuk) Chapter 3: Prospectus under Division 3 of Part II (Structured Warrants) Chapter 5: Prospectus under Division 5 of Part II (Abridged Prospectus) Part IV: Prospectus Related Guidelines Division 1: Plain Language Guide for Prospectus Division 2: Electronic Prospectuses and Electronic Application Division 3: Advertising Guidelines
6.00 pm	End of Day One

PROGRAMME – DAY TWO

9.00 am	Guidelines Related to Advisory Services and Its Applications (con’t) 4. Malaysian Code on Take-Overs and Mergers 2016 Citation and Commencement General Principles 1 to 12 Acquisition pursuant to subsection 218(3) Revocation and saving 5. Rules on Take-Overs, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisition Part A: General Part B: Take-Over Offer Part C: Process and Procedure of Take-Over Offer Part D: Conduct During Offer Part E: Compulsory Acquisition and Right of Minority Shareholders Schedules and Appendices 6. Asset Valuation Guidelines Chapter 3: Appointment of Valuer Chapter 4: Valuation Chapter 7: Requirements for Valuation of Specific Property Assets Chapter 8: Submission of Report Schedules
10.30 am	Break
10.40 am	Guidelines Related to Advisory Services and Its Applications (con’t) 7. Guidelines on Issuance of Corporate Bonds and Sukuk to Retail Investors Part A: General Part B: Requirements for Issuance of Corporate Bonds and Sukuk Part C: Approval for Issuance of Corporate Bonds and Sukuk Part E: Requirements under the Qualified Issuer Framework Part F: Additional Requirements for Issuance of Specific Bonds and Sukuk 8. Guidelines on Unlisted Capital Market Products Under the Lodge and Launch Framework Section A: General Requirements Section B: Specific Requirements Part 2: Structured Products Part 3: Corporate Bonds and Sukuk Part 4: Asset-Backed Securities Section D: Transitional Provisions 9. Lodgement Kit: Unlisted Capital Market Products Under the Lodge and Launch Framework Part 2: Structured Products Part 3: Corporate Bonds and Sukuk Part 4: Asset- Backed Securities
1.00 pm	Lunch Break
2.00 pm	Guidelines Related to Advisory Services and Its Applications (con’t) 10. Guidelines on Islamic Capital Market Products and Services Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Applicability Chapter 3: Definition Part A: Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Services Section 1: Shariah Advisor Part B: Additional Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products Section I: General Requirements Section II: Additional Requirements Applicable to Specific Islamic Capital Market Products Subsection A: Sukuk, Islamic Convertible Notes and Islamic Structured Products 11. Guidelines on Issuers Eligibility – Structured Warrants 1.0: General 2.0: Eligible Issuers of Structured Warrants 3.0: Requirements on Issuers 4.0: Supervisory Action 5.0: Submission of Declaration Schedule and Appendix 12. Guidelines on Conduct for Capital Market Intermediaries Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Applicability Chapter 3: Related Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions Chapter 5: Honesty and Fairness Chapter 6: Care, Skill and Diligence Chapter 7: Conflict of Interest Chapter 8: Clients’ Assets and Information Chapter 9: Communication with Clients and Regulators Chapter 10: Compliance Chapter 11: The SC’s Assessment on Compliance with these Guidelines 13. Guidance Note on Provision of Investment Advice Part I: Introduction Part II: General and Illustrations
3.30 pm	Break
3.45 pm	Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Main Market Listing Requirements Chapter 2: General Chapter 3: Admission Chapter 4: Admission for Specific Applicants Chapter 4A: Foreign Listing Chapter 4B: Listing of Sukuk and Debt Securities Chapter 5: Structured Warrants Chapter 6: New Issues of Securities Chapter 8: Continuing Listing Obligations Chapter 9: Continuing Disclosure Chapter 10: Transactions Chapter 12: Share Buy-Backs Chapter 13: Arrangements and Reconstructions Chapter 14: Dealings in Listed Securities Chapter 15: Corporate Governance Chapter 16: Suspension, De-Listing and Enforcement Practice Notes Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ACE Market Listing Requirements Chapter 2: General Chapter 3: Admission Chapter 4: Sponsors and Recognised Approved Advisors Chapter 5: Foreign Listing Chapter 6: New Issue of Securities Chapter 8: Continuing Listing Obligations Chapter 9: Continuing Disclosure Chapter 10: Transactions Chapter 12: Share Buy-Backs Chapter 13: Arrangements and Reconstructions Chapter 14: Dealings in Listed Securities Chapter 15: Corporate Governance Chapter 16: Suspension, De-Listing and Enforcement Guidance Notes Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad LEAP Market Listing Requirements Chapter 2: General Chapter 3: Admission Chapter 4: Advisers Chapter 5: New Issues of Securities Chapter 6: Continuing Listing Obligations Chapter 7: Transactions Chapter 8: Suspension, De-Listing and Enforcement
6.00 pm	End of Programme

About the Speaker

Wong Loke Lim

Founder and Director of i-Biz Concept Sdn Bhd

Wong Loke Lim

Founder and Director of i-Biz Concept Sdn Bhd

Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations) Programme

Laws & Regulations

22 Feb - 23 Feb 2025

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SIDC Webinar

Speakers : Wong Loke Lim

MYR 1,800.00 *Fee is not inclusive of 8% SST

HRD Corp Registered Course/Programme No.: 10001382560

Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations) Programme

Programme Delivery

Competencies

Programme Outline

About the Speaker

About the Speaker

Wong Loke Lim

Wong Loke Lim

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Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations) Programme

Laws & Regulations

22 Feb - 23 Feb 2025

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SIDC Webinar

Speakers : Wong Loke Lim

MYR 1,800.00 *Fee is not inclusive of 8% SST

HRD Corp Registered Course/Programme No.: 10001382560

Advisory Services (Rules & Regulations) Programme

Programme Delivery

Competencies

Programme Outline

About the Speaker

About the Speaker

Wong Loke Lim

Wong Loke Lim

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