Bursa Malaysia takes first step into blockchain-powered SBL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Bursa Malaysia Bhd has embarked on a securities borrowing and lending Proof-of-Concept that explores the opportunities afforded by blockchain technology to develop greater transparency and address other operational challenges associated with the SBL market in Malaysia today.
“Across different markets, empirical studies show that short selling helps provide additional liquidity and improves price efficiency. POC – which is the first of its kind in Asean – was developed in partnership with the Exchange’s technology partner, Forms Syntron Information Ltd , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed Shenzhen Forms Syntron Information Co., Ltd. It will involve a diverse range of SBL market participants.
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