IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is working with Myanmar regulators to benchmark the corporate governance practices of Myanmar companies against international standards to help them improve performance, according to a statement. Numerous studies show that stronger governance helps companies operate more efficiently and manage risks better. In cooperation with the Securities and […]
Stock Trading Down, But Investors Remain Interested
January 4, 2018 by
The Myanmar Stock Price Index tumbled 23 points, or around 4.7 percent last week, closing Friday at 463.70, after officials from the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) said the new Myanmar Companies Law would take at least another 8 months to implement. The new law, which replaces the existing 1914 Myanmar Companies Act, […]
Thai-Myanmar Regulators Tie up Deal
June 28, 2017 by
AS MYANMAR tries to grow its young capital market with the help with international partners, Thailand will become the first foreign country to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar in less than three months, according to Htay Chun, commissioner of SECM. He said the securities and exchange […]
Transparency, Ongoing Disclosure Crucial for Stakeholder and Investor Confidence
June 24, 2017 by
Transparency and disclosure practices are crucial for businesses seeking to build trust with stakeholders, attract investors and ensure accurate media reporting, experts in a corporate governance forum have said. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) organised a forum at the Yangon […]
Myanmar Capital Markets Essential for Private Sector: IFC
April 13, 2017 by
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in March to strengthen corporate governance regulatory standards and practices in Myanmar. In its press statement, the IFC said that a better regulated market will bolster investor confidence and […]
Stock Exchange Ready to Trade Online
January 23, 2017 by
Thet Tun Oo, a Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) manager, says the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) is testing online trading. The six securities companies officially licensed by the SECM were ready to start when official permission was given, he added. “The public is calling for the online trading. It’s up to the […]
Profit and loss statements of YSX listed companies to be released at end of fiscal year
September 9, 2016 by
The companies approved to trade shares at the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) will have to release statements of profit and loss so that those who want to purchase their stocks can make intellectual investments, according to an announcement released by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar. Currently, the three approved companies — First Myanmar […]
Securities Commission Says Foreigners Cannot Buy Shares This Year
August 1, 2016 by
NAYPYIDAW — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) will not allow foreigners to buy shares on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) this year, said Maung Maung Win, deputy minister of the Ministry of National Planning and Finance. Only two companies have listed on the YSX to date—First Myanmar Investment (FMI) and Myanmar Thilawa […]
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