Compliance Essentials for Asset Management

A focused compliance training programme designed for asset management professionals, covering five critical regulatory and ethical obligations under Malaysian law. The programme references the relevant regulatory frameworks applicable to capital market intermediaries, including the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), applicable Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) guidelines and requirements for capital market intermediaries, SC AML/CFT guidelines applicable to reporting institutions in the capital market, Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and 2024 amendments, and the MACC Act 2009 including Section 17A.

The programme incorporates practical Malaysian case studies and workplace scenarios to reinforce regulatory requirements and encourage practical application. Content can be tailored based on the participants' roles and level of compliance knowledge.

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Programme Agenda

Full-Day Online Session | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

9:00 AM to 9:15 AM

Welcome and Programme Overview

Introduction to the session, objectives, and housekeeping.

9:15 AM to 10:30 AM

Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/TF/PF)

An overview of Malaysia's AML/CFT/TF/PF framework under AMLA and applicable SC AML/CFT guidelines for reporting institutions in the capital market. Participants will gain an understanding of their obligations as employees of a regulated entity, how to identify suspicious transactions and red flags, customer due diligence requirements, internal reporting procedures, and the consequences of non-compliance for the organisation and individual staff. Includes practical case study and Q&A.

10:30 AM to 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM to 12:00 PM

Conflict of Interest

Understanding what constitutes a conflict of interest in an asset management and capital markets context, how to identify direct and indirect conflicts, and the procedures for declaration and management. References applicable SC guidelines and industry good practices, covering gift and entertainment policies, personal account dealing, and the consequences of undisclosed conflicts in a fiduciary environment. Includes scenario-based exercises.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Managing Non-Public Information (MNPI)

An awareness-level module on identifying, handling, and protecting material non-public information in a capital markets setting. Covers the legal boundaries between legitimate research and insider information, information barrier protocols, the consequences of misuse under the CMSA 2007, and practical workplace scenarios relevant to investment management operations.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and 2024 Amendments

An overview of PDPA obligations applicable to organisations handling client and employee personal data within the asset management industry. Covers the seven Personal Data Protection Principles, recent 2024 amendments, data subject rights, breach notification obligations, and practical steps staff must take in day-to-day operations to remain compliant. Includes practical scenarios.

3:00 PM to 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Corporate Liability)

What Section 17A means for your organisation, its directors, and associated persons. Covers the corporate liability provision, the T.R.U.S.T adequate procedures framework, corruption risk scenarios relevant to asset management, and the steps employees must take to support a defensible compliance culture.

4:15 PM to 4:45 PM

Practical Scenarios and Group Discussion

Integrated case discussions drawing from all five modules. Participants work through realistic compliance situations relevant to their roles in asset management.

4:45 PM to 4:55 PM

Knowledge Assessment

10 to 15 question assessment covering all modules.

4:55 PM to 5:00 PM

Wrap-Up and Close

Key takeaways and next steps.

Key Outcomes

Who Should Attend

Asset management professionals including Compliance Officers, Investment Analysts, Fund Managers, Relationship Managers, and Operations Staff. Also suitable for HR personnel and management with oversight responsibility for compliance and business conduct.

Level   Awareness, suitable for all staff regardless of role or seniority

Duration   1 Day  |  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Training Mode   Online (Live Instructor-Led)

Venue   Delivered via the client's preferred platform (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or equivalent)

Assessment   10 to 15 question knowledge assessment covering all modules

Certificate   Certificate of Completion issued to all participants upon full attendance

HRD Corp Claimable   Yes, SBL-Khas scheme

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