Securities Commission Malaysia published its response to Budget 2026, backing measures intended to stimulate activity in the public and private markets and broaden access to capital, including targeted funding support for regional businesses and micro, small and medium enterprises. The SC pointed to expanded allocations for mechanisms including the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF) and the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF), and the planned introduction of an ASEAN Business Entity status that it will oversee for listed companies with a strong ASEAN presence and mid-tier firms with regional potential. It also cited progress under the Single-Family Office Scheme, which targets RM2 billion in assets under management by end-2026; in under a year, six family offices have been approved with nearly RM400 million in AUM, with more preparing to follow.
Malaysia Securities Commission2025-10-10
Securities Commission Malaysia welcomes Budget 2026 and highlights ASEAN Business Entity rollout and RM2 billion family office AUM target
Securities Commission Malaysia endorsed Budget 2026 measures to boost market activity and enhance capital access, particularly for regional businesses and MSMEs. Key initiatives include expanded funding for the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 Strategic Co-Investment Fund and Malaysia Co-Investment Fund, and the introduction of an ASEAN Business Entity status. The Single-Family Office Scheme, targeting RM2 billion in assets under management by end-2026, has approved six family offices with nearly RM400 million in AUM.