Bursa Malaysia will be subject to a new annual regulatory fee framework from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), alongside plans to revise certain listing and regulatory-related fees effective 1 January 2026.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the exchange operator said it received two letters from the SC— one notifying it of a new fee structure applicable to Bursa, and another granting approval-in-principle for revisions to selected fees charged by the exchange.
Under the new framework, Bursa will pay the SC an annual fixed regulatory fee of RM28 million, as well as a derivatives levy equivalent to 37.5% of derivatives revenue, mirroring the current securities levy arrangement under Section 24(2) of the Securities Commission Malaysia Act 1993.
The total payment by Bursa to the SC will be capped at RM35 million in 2026, RM40 million in 2027, and RM45 million in 2028. The arrangement will apply for three years and will be reviewed before its expiry in 2029.
The relevant subsidiary legislation to give effect to the new fee structure is expected to come into force on 1 January 2026, pending approval from the Ministry of Finance and the Attorney General’s Chambers.
Meanwhile, the existing securities levy arrangement, under which 37.5% of securities revenue is shared between the SC and Bursa, will remain unchanged.
Separately, the SC has also granted approval-in-principle for Bursa’s proposal to revise selected listing and regulatory-related fees for listed issuers and market participants.
According to Bursa, the fee revision — subject to final SC approval — is expected to take effect on 1 January 2026 and is projected to generate between RM28 million and RM34 million annually, primarily through higher annual listing fees.
Bursa said it will submit a formal proposal for the SC’s review before implementation, with further details to be announced to stakeholders upon approval.
The exchange added that it will continue to manage its costs and explore funding from the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) to help offset the impact of the new SC fees.
