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Framework in Malaysia
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
The practice of obtaining needed funding (as for a new business) by soliciting contributions from a large
number of people especially from the online community
Source: California Management Review
Equity Crowdfunding Cycle: Equity Can’t give investment advice.
platform usually charge companies a fee Highlight investment risk/prevent fraud.
Tracks when target amount is received
(typically 5-8%) to the amount raised
SC Registered
Start-Up
Small/Medium enterprise
Required to disclose detailed info Shopisticated investors: No restriction on investment amount
about company, offering, structure, Angel Investors: A max. of RM500.0000 within a 12-month period
Retail investors: A max. of RM5,000 per issuer with a total amount
valuation & risks
of not more than RM50,000 within 12-month period
Source: capitalmarketsmalaysia.com
Regulation of Equity Crowdfunding in Malaysia
Major ordinance(s) CMSA 2007
Guidelines on Recognized Markets SC-GL/6-2015 (R1-
2016)
Prospectus requirement May advertise to public but ONLY via ECF platform
Dedicated disclosure/reporting requirements on Yes. Operator must disclose and display prominently on its
issuers platform (Chapter 12 , item 12.25)
Limit on capital raising from the public by a RM 3mn to RM 5mn + micro funds
company
Investment ceiling on retail investor in any 12- Sophisticated Investor: No restriction on investment
month amount
Angel Investor: A max of RM 500,000 within 12 month
Retail Investor: Max of RM 5k per issuer with total amount
of investor, no more than RM 50k within 12 month
(item 12.26)
Islamic Equity Crowdfunding in
Malaysia?
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS (+)
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WEAKNESSES (–)
• There is no clear regulation for islamic crowdfunding
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OPPORTUNITIES (+)
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THREATS (–)
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