Raising the bar for Bursa
As the focus on the MY Value Up programme by Bursa Malaysia and the Securities Commission begins to sharpen, investors are understandably looking at what sort of inductive influence the initiative can bring to the market as a whole, including for the mid- and small-cap companiess.
Bursa Malaysia mulling incentives to boost MyValue Up programme participation
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is considering incentives to encourage greater participation in its MyValue Up programme as part of efforts to strengthen long-term value creation among listed companies.
Value Up needs bigger buy-in
While stressing that companies selected under the new MY Value Up initiative could improve investor confidence by adopting more transparent corporate practices and greater accountability, market observers believe quicker impact could be achieved if the government puts more skin in the game.
A step up with MY Value Up
It is early days yet, and analysts are understandably holding mixed views as to how the MY Value Up initiative and its execution will unfold in the next year or two, although most agree it is a step in the right direction.
MY Value Up to boost capital allocation methods
The MY Value Up programme is expected to gradually improve corporate capital allocation practices, although investors may need to remain patient as tangible gains in company valuations are likely to emerge over a longer time horizon.
Meaningful boost for Bursa Malaysia?
On June 9, the regulators in Malaysia launched the MY Value Up Programme Guidebook, to aid public-listed companies (PLCs) in creating medium to long-term value plans to "transform them into globally attractive investment propositions".
MY Value Up programme expected to spur capital market re-rating
PETALING JAYA: The ambitious MY Value Up programme by the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia risks failing without proper execution by the respective listed companies in Malaysia.
EPF, PNB and KWAP to allocate capital to support MY Value Up principles
KUALA LUMPUR: Government-linked investment companies (GLICs), namely the Employees Provident Fund, Permodalan Nasional Bhd and Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP), will allocate a portion of their capital to support companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to value creation and the adoption of 'MY Value Up' principles.
