IDEAS. INSIGHTS. IMPACT.

Institute for Capital Market Research Malaysia (ICMR)

Collaborative Insights
For Sustainable Capital Markets

The Institute for Capital Market Research Malaysia undertakes research topics relevant to Malaysia’s capital market development. Through a collaborative approach, we harness insights and best practices from both global and local stakeholders to bridge the gaps between theory and practice, and to further promote sustainable market development.

Our Latest Thinking

Original research and insights on capital markets in Malaysia and beyond

Case Studies of SMEs in Malaysia

Published On: March 29, 2025
Categories: Market-Based Financing, Research Reports

An Experimental Investigation of Suitability Assessments

Published On: January 21, 2025
Categories: Behavioural Insights, Financial Inclusion, Research Reports

Empowering Malaysia’s SME Market-based Financing Ecosystem: Talent Development

Published On: January 15, 2025
Categories: Market-Based Financing, Position Papers

Transition Finance: Key to a Sustainable Future

Published On: November 27, 2024
Categories: Research Reports, Sustainable Finance

Motivations and Drivers Behind Savings Behaviour and their Impact on Financial Resilience

Published On: October 24, 2024
Categories: Books, Financial Inclusion

Mainstreaming Sustainable Finance

Published On: October 11, 2024
Categories: Position Papers, Sustainable Finance

Spurring the Silver Economy: Exploring Policy Solutions

Published On: June 26, 2024
Categories: Financial Inclusion, Position Papers

The Case for A Social Exchange in Malaysia

Published On: June 3, 2024
Categories: Effective Intermediation, Position Papers

An Experimental Investigation of Online Investor Education for Youths in Malaysia

Published On: February 29, 2024
Categories: Behavioural Insights, Financial Inclusion, Research Reports

Market-Based Financing for SMEs in Malaysia

Published On: February 28, 2024
Categories: Market-Based Financing, Research Reports

Advancing Financial Literacy & Resilience in Post-Pandemic Malaysia

Published On: October 19, 2023
Categories: Books, Financial Inclusion

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Integration in Malaysia

Published On: August 2, 2023
Categories: Position Papers, Sustainable Finance

New Age Vulnerabilities: Understanding Investor Vulnerability in Malaysia

Published On: April 4, 2023
Categories: Behavioural Insights, Financial Inclusion, Research Reports

Financing Sustainability: Critical Issues with East Asian Experiences

Published On: October 25, 2022
Categories: Books, Sustainable Finance

Navigating Malaysia’s Private Equity Space: Challenges & Opportunities

Published On: December 13, 2021
Categories: Market-Based Financing, Research Reports

The Rise of Millennial and Gen Z Investors

Published On: October 26, 2021
Categories: Financial Inclusion, Research Reports

Facilitating Market-based Financing for the Informal Economy

Published On: October 8, 2021
Categories: Market-Based Financing, Position Papers

Talent as the Driving Force for the Post-Pandemic Future

Published On: September 20, 2021
Categories: Effective Intermediation, Research Reports

Driving Sustainable Finance Post COVID-19

Published On: June 9, 2021
Categories: Position Papers, Special Focus, Sustainable Finance

Retail Investor Behaviour in 2020: Data Insights

Published On: April 2, 2021
Categories: Financial Inclusion, Position Papers

The GameStop Trading Rally: Understanding Investor Behaviour in a Changing World

Published On: February 11, 2021
Categories: Behavioural Insights, Position Papers

Developing Capital Market Financing Mechanism for ASEAN Infrastructure Development

Published On: January 18, 2021
Categories: Research Reports, Special Focus

Potential Policy & Regulatory Responses to Changes in Primary Market Arising From Innovation Landscape Trends

Published On: January 18, 2021
Categories: Market-Based Financing, Research Reports

Development of the Digital Asset Ecosystem: Malaysia’s Approach

Published On: November 19, 2020
Categories: Effective Intermediation, Position Papers

Navigating the Next Phase of ACMF Action Plan 2021-2025

Published On: November 18, 2020
Categories: Position Papers, Special Focus

Enhancing Financial Literacy in a Digital World: Global Lesson from Behavioural Insights

Published On: November 13, 2020
Categories: Behavioural Insights, Financial Inclusion, Research Reports

Rethinking Long-Term Savings for Greater Financial Inclusion in a Changing Economy

Published On: July 24, 2020
Categories: Financial Inclusion, Research Reports, Special Focus

Insights on COVID-19: Lessons during difficult times & what’s on the horizon

Published On: May 15, 2020
Categories: Research Reports, Special Focus

The Evolving Business of Asset Management: Malaysia’s Perspective

Published On: June 20, 2019
Categories: Effective Intermediation, Research Reports

Catalysing the Growth of the Venture Capital Industry

Published On: March 1, 2019
Categories: Market-Based Financing, Research Reports

Building Knowledge Alliances for Impact

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ICMR seeks to create value by delivering a combination of independent research with practical ideas built upon a collaborative research processes through our Research Collaboration Network (RCN).

  • Promote knowledge-sharing across expertise

  • Infuse new ideas, approaches, and perspectives

  • Facilitate the sharing of data & academic research

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