A seminar, jointly organised by the Securities Commission and the Judicial Appointments Commission, entitled “Regulating the Capital Market: Changing Dynamics and Challenges” was held from 5-6 June 2014 in Kuala Lumpur.
The seminar was officiated by the Rt. Hon. Tun Arifin bin Zakaria, Chief Justice. Also in attendance were the Rt. Hon. Tan Sri Md. Raus bin Sharif, President of the Court of Appeal and YBhg. Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh, Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia.
The aim of the seminar was to provide an overview in relation to:
• The development of Malaysian capital market and its role in funding the real economy;
• The role of the Securities Commission in developing and maintaining the integrity of the capital market;
• Board governance and effectiveness; and
• Investor empowerment.
A total of 55 participants attended this seminar comprising 2 members from the Commission, 8 Federal Court judges, 19 Court of Appeal judges, 20 High Court judges and 6 Judicial Commissioners.