Ahmad Zulkharnain Musa On August 21 2014, the Securities Commission (SC) released a public consultation paper on a proposed regulatory framework for equity crowdfunding (ECF) as an alternative funding channel. After input from the public, the SC released the public response paper on September 25 2014, with certain revisions to the proposed framework. Under the proposed framework, issuers must be locally incorporated private companies (other than exempt private companies). They are eligible to participate in the ECF through a web-based ECF platform via a primary offering to retail, sophisticated and angel investors. They can raise up to RM3 million ($842,000) within a 12-month period and a maximum of RM5 million. Sales of existing shares through the ECF will not be permitted.
January 22 2015