Corporate Finance Law in Malaysia - Nik Norzrul - 2025

Corporate finance is essential for a company’s long-term success, encompassing the management of its financial resources to maximize shareholder value and ensure financial stability. It involves crucial decisions related to capital allocation, risk management, and financial performance, ultimately guiding the company towards its strategic goals.

This book has been prepared as a reference for stakeholders within the financial industry that delves into corporate finance. It also provides valuable guidance to the management of corporations and businesses on the structuring of financing to drive business growth. Savvy investors can similarly derive benefit from the practical discussions contained in the book.

The regulatory framework administered by Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia and Labuan Financial Services Authority has been carefully considered to cover key legislation like the Financial Services Act 2013, the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 and the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 as well as the accompanying rules, regulations and guidelines.

Debt financing through bank facilities and instruments and private debt securities such as bonds, sukuk and initial exchange offerings, and equity financing through initial public offering and direct financing (venture capital, crowdfunding and private equity fund), are usefully analysed, supported by illustrative case studies. The law on takeover and merger and acquisition is focused on in one chapter as these are key avenues for business growth where corporate finance can come into play.

Important related matters of insider trading and risk management are critically reviewed to give a complete perspective of the operation of corporate finance. The role of board of directors and shareholder activism as well environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in corporate finance are looked at to provide a full appreciation of corporate finance law in practice.

This book is surely one not to be missed by corporate lawyers, finance directors, company directors, in-house counsel, bankers, business owners and informed investors.