The Securities Commission places a high priority on its role in investor protection as it seeks to instil confidence among investors in developing the Malaysian capital market.
In the SIDC's effort to fulfil its charter in promoting investor protection through training and education, this section carries articles written to alert and educate investors of potential pitfalls and scams.
Recourse for Investors
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Have you been cheated? Are you angry that you've lost money by unscrupulous practices? You can do something about it. Report abuses in the securities industry to the Complaints Unit of the Securities Commission. |
Shareholders' Rights
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Do you know your rights as a shareholder? How can you be sure that the management is acting in the best interest of the shareholders? Read more about it in this article which is structured in an easy-to-read question and answer format. |
Buying Shares on Margin Financing
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Want to buy shares on margin financing? Before you jump on the bandwagon, find out more of what margin financing is about. You need to read the fine print and understand how it works. Some have lost money and even suffered bankruptcy and financial disaster because they do not understand the risks involved. |
Deal Only With Licensed Companies
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Many people have lost money through scams and have fallen prey to promises of making quick money in a short time. The SC has taken action against some companies trading futures without a license. Remember to only deal with licensed companies. A case study is provided to illustrate this scam. |
Brokers and Remisiers
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Brokers and remisiers play an important role as investors have to go through them in order to buy and sell shares, futures and options. As such, this article will help investors understand their roles by answering the following questions:
- Do brokers have to be licensed?
- How do I know if my broker will not cheat me?
- What duties are owed to me as their client?
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How DBR Affects You
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Investors need to find out more about companies they invest in. Under DBR, the SC ensures that important information is disclosed but does not intervene to assess the merit of the company. This article explains:
- what DBR is
- why the change from MBR to DBR
- how investors are better protected under DBR
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DBR and Investor
Protection
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Under DBR, the SC focuses on ensuring adequate, accurate and timely disclosure of information. As such, DBR empowers investors and enhances investor protection. This article explains:
- how investors would be protected under DBR
- what public-listed companies are required to do under DBR
- what investors need to do in looking after their own interest
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| How to Spot Scams! |
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Minimise the risk of losing your savings and money by recognising the different types of scams and protect yourself from being cheated by unscrupulous persons or parties. Click here
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| Are you the next victim? |
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Are you a cautious investor or an easy mark for fraudsters? Does your investment behaviour make you an easy target for scams? Take this quiz.
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