KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Asean Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) Action Plan 2026-2030, launched today, will position the region as a destination for responsible and long-term investments.
Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the updated ACMF Action Plan and Asean Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance reflect the collective commitment to credible sustainability standards that align regional markets with global expectations.
“A well-functioning capital market is essential to mobilise resources, allocate capital efficiently and support growth. It must also uphold integrity, accountability and trust,” he said in his keynote address at the ACMF International Conference, held at the Securities Commission (SC) headquarters today.
His speech was read by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
According to Anwar, investors are increasingly seeking transparency, ethical conduct and alignment with sustainability, and meeting this expectation is essential.
“By upholding fairness, clarity and good governance, we attract quality capital and ensure investment into Asean strengthens both market confidence and public trust.
“The ACMF and our capital markets play a vital role — not just moving capital, but advancing confidence, opportunity and shared prosperity for our people,” he said.
Meanwhile, SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said the ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030 is anchored on five strategic thrusts as building blocks for a more connected Asean capital market ecosystem.
The five strategic thrusts are sustainability, financial inclusion, regional connectivity, digital transformation and enhancements to ACMF’s institutional structures.
“It provides a comprehensive roadmap for our region’s capital markets,” Faiz said.
