by DNH (BD) | Oct 9, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public listed companies (PLCs) were given the flexibility to conduct fully virtual general meetings to comply with social distancing measures. This approach ensured the continuity of shareholder engagement during unprecedented times....
by DNH (BD) | Sep 27, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
Key Components On 18 July 2024, the Security Commission (“SC”) governing the advertising and promotion of capital market products and services updated its Guidance Note on Provision of Investment Advice (“Guidance Note”) to address the growing popularity of financial...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 25, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
It is common for agreements to have clauses that provide for termination upon the liquidation of a party to that agreement. However, the Court of Appeal case of Peninsula Education (Setia Alam) Sdn Bhd (previously known as Segi International Learning Alliance Sdn Bhd)...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 23, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
The Federal Court of Malaysia recently delivered a landmark judgment, resolving key issues related to pre-emptive rights and shareholders’ approval, significantly impacting the corporate governance landscape in Malaysia. This ruling, arising from Concrete Parade...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 20, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
Key Summary The Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 introduces significant changes to the Companies Act 2016, particularly in establishing a disclosure and reporting framework for beneficial ownership in companies. The term “beneficial owner” has been expanded to include...
