Bursa Malaysia, Fullgoal HK, CGS MY ink mou to facilitate foreign ETFs listing
This will provide Malaysian investors access to a wider range of investment options, while offering exposure to global markets, it said in a joint statement today.
The MoU was signed by Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Fad'l Mohamed, Fullgoal HK CEO Zhang Lixin, and CGS International Securities group CEO Carol Fong at the ASEAN Business Forum 2025, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit.
"The MOU reflects the joint commitment by Bursa Malaysia, Fullgoal HK, and CGS MY to strengthen collaboration to promote capital market connectivity between China and Malaysia, enrich cross-border product offerings, and enhance the cross-border development capabilities of the asset management industry,' the statement said.
Bursa Malaysia will continue to strengthen the local ETF ecosystem through a series of structured and strategic initiatives, including a focus on ecosystem development and stakeholder engagement, and the ETF challenge, which is designed to raise awareness and educate retail investors.
"Currently, Bursa Malaysia offers investment opportunities via 17 ETFs managed by six issuers, with a total asset under management (AUM) of approximately RM2.4 billion,' it noted.
Fad'l said the collaboration marks a pivotal step in expanding Malaysia's ETF landscape, offering investors greater diversity and access to global opportunities.
"Together with Fullgoal HK and CGS International, we are committed to deepening market
sophistication and driving sustainable growth in our capital markets. This initiative reinforces our position as an investment gateway, bridging Malaysia with global financial markets,' he said.
Fullgoal HK chairman, who is also Fullgoal Fund CEO Chen Ge said the strong maritime ties between China and Malaysia are rooted in a long-standing friendship.
"In light of this opportunity, Fullgoal Fund is committed to its 'going global' strategy. By leveraging our research expertise in equity, fixed income, and quant investments, we are enhancing our global asset allocation capabilities and exploring international investment opportunities,' he said.
CGS International's Carol Fong said the company is honoured to bring its investment management, research, and distribution capabilities to facilitate the cross-listing of ETFs on Bursa Malaysia, with Fullgoal HK.
"In the past two years, we have collaborated with Fullgoal HK on two ETFs in Singapore, which offer local investors unique opportunities to invest in markets and sectors that are hard to access.
"We are excited to bring more ETFs to Malaysian investors, fulfilling our aim of making investing more accessible to the masses,' she said. - Bernama
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