BURSA Malaysia and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) have formalised a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to strengthen market connectivity and unlock cross-border investment opportunities between Malaysia and Hong Kong.
As an initial milestone under the MoU, both exchanges have unveiled the HKEX Bursa Malaysia Large Cap Index, a co-branded benchmark intended to enhance capital market integration and support the development of cross-market investment products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The index features 30 Malaysian blue-chip companies and 30 Hong Kong large-cap stocks, spanning major sectors including consumer goods, financial services, utilities, and telecommunications.
The collaboration covers five key areas, including exploring streamlined pathways for dual listings, co-developing indices, expanding ETF access, advancing Shariah-compliant securities, and cooperating on carbon market initiatives.
Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Fad’l Mohamed said the partnership aligns with the exchange’s efforts to internationalise the domestic market, attract greater investor participation, and raise Malaysia’s global visibility.
“This collaboration leverages our strengths in institutional capital and Islamic finance, providing new avenues for investors and market participants,” he said.
HKEX CEO Bonnie Y Chan added that the MoU supports the exchange’s strategy to deepen regional engagement and attract global liquidity into Asia, emphasising Malaysia’s role as a gateway to Southeast Asia’s growth.
The launch of the HKEX Bursa Malaysia Large Cap Index represents a concrete step towards closer capital market integration, offering investors in both markets a platform to access diverse investment opportunities and enhance cross-border collaboration. - March 28, 2026
