Malaysia can be Asian hub for easier access to funds by SMEs (Update)


PETALING JAYA: With the Securities Commission spearheading the move to regulate equity crowdfunding (ECF) platforms, Malaysia has the opportunity to become the micro investment financial centre in Asia by allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups better access to funds for growth.

Crowdfunding platform operator pitchIN, who is interested in becoming an ECF platform operator in Malaysia, said investors, especially angel investors, would also benefit from such regulations as there would be easy access to important information.

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