KUALA LUMPUR, 29 October 2025 — Malaysia today hosted the first-ever Parallel Forum of the Beijing Financial Street Forum (FSF), marking a milestone in China–ASEAN financial cooperation and reinforcing the country’s position as a regional nexus for investment and capital market connectivity.
Jointly organised by the Export-Import Bank of China and China Galaxy Securities in Beijing, the Kuala Lumpur Parallel Forum was co-hosted by CGS International Securities Malaysia (CGS MY) and Bursa Malaysia.
Themed “Integrating Finance, Expertise and Commerce for High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation,” the hybrid event connected delegates from Beijing and Kuala Lumpur, bringing together policymakers, regulators, and global fund managers to strengthen financial integration and sustainable growth under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Malaysia Reaffirms ASEAN Leadership and Economic Integration
Graced by Deputy Finance Minister YB Lim Hui Ying, the Kuala Lumpur forum was also attended by Bursa Malaysia CEO Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CGS MY CEO Puan Azizah Mohd Yatim, and Deputy CEO Alan Inn Wei Loon.
“As Malaysia concludes an eventful and impactful 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, we want to reinforce our continued support and advocacy for greater economic integration and promotion for the ASEAN region,” said YB Lim Hui Ying.
“Today’s forum demonstrates the commitment by Malaysia and China to intensify international economic, financial, and governance cooperation to deepen mutual investor confidence.”
The main FSF conference in Beijing featured four Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), while two additional deliverables were signed in Kuala Lumpur including a MOU between CGS MY and JLG Investment Holdings, strengthening capital market advisory and investment collaboration within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
New Green Energy Report Highlights Sustainable Growth
The event also saw the unveiling of a new Green Energy Initiative Report, co-developed by CGS International and Panmure Liberum, which explores ASEAN’s energy transition pathways and underscores the role of financial institutions in driving regional sustainability.
The full report will be launched at CGS MY’s third annual ESG and Sustainability Conference on 4 November 2025 at the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre.
Strengthening Malaysia’s Role as a Regional Capital Market Connector
“This event marks an important step in fostering cross-border connectivity, expanding investor access, and promoting innovation across our capital market ecosystems,” said Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia.
“We believe linking capital markets across borders can unlock investment flows and drive economic growth for all partners.”
“The Kuala Lumpur Parallel Financial Street Forum marks an important step forward in strengthening Malaysia’s role as a trusted connector and executor for capital, ideas, and innovation across ASEAN and China,” said Alan Inn Wei Loon, Deputy CEO of CGS MY.
“Our focus goes beyond facilitating transactions, we aim to nurture sustainable, high-quality investments by connecting credible opportunities with the right partners and funding.”
Global Dialogue for Sustainable and Inclusive Finance
The event concluded with a high-level panel discussion featuring experts from across Asia and Africa, including representatives from the Embassies of Senegal and Morocco, the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, and Dr. Ong Kian Ming, adjunct professor at Taylor’s University and former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia.
Discussions focused on capital market development, financial governance, digital innovation, and sustainable investment, calling for coordinated action to ensure that Belt and Road initiatives deliver inclusive, long-term value.
About the Beijing Financial Street Forum (FSF)
Founded in 2012, the Beijing Financial Street Forum is China’s premier state-level financial policy event, organised by the People’s Bank of China, China Securities Regulatory Commission, National Financial Regulatory Administration, State Administration of Foreign Exchange, and Xinhua News Agency, under the guidance of the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality.
