Bursa posts highest full year results since listing in 2005

Bursa chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said: “Despite the ongoing health and economic challenges, most capital markets with strong domestic liquidity such as Malaysia have benefited from the increased presence of domestic retail investors."

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd posted its highest full year financial results since its listing in 2005 when its net profit doubled to RM377.74mil in FY ended Dec 31, 2020 due to the improved performance in the securities and derivatives markets.

The stock exchange operator announced on Tuesday net profit doubled from RM185.85mil. Its revenue increased by 59% to RM798.97mil from RM502.49mil in FY19.