The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has launched the Young Regulators Development Programme (YRDP) in collaboration with Durham University, UK, to build future-ready capital market regulators across ASEAN and IOSCO member countries. The annual two-week programme begins in 2025 and aims to enhance regulatory capacity and international collaboration.
MALAYSIA, 12 JULY 2025 – The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has introduced the Young Regulators Development Programme (YRDP), an intensive two-week initiative developed in partnership with Durham University, United Kingdom. The programme is designed to build a pipeline of skilled early-career professionals in capital market regulation, with the goal of supporting the growth, resilience, and governance of regional markets.
Scheduled to take place annually in Kuala Lumpur from 2025 to 2027, the YRDP targets capital market regulators with three to five years of experience from ASEAN and IOSCO member jurisdictions. The programme will offer participants a strong foundation in market regulation and supervision, while also exposing them to the latest trends and innovations such as digital assets, fintech, cybersecurity, sustainability, ESG principles, and Islamic finance.
The collaboration with Durham University—ranked among the UK’s top academic institutions—brings international expertise and academic excellence to the programme. The course will be led by Dr. Federico Lupo-Pasini, Professor of Financial Law and Director of the MSc in Law and Finance, and will feature contributions from guest lecturers and experienced industry practitioners.
Durham University will also offer the ASEAN Financial Regulators Scholarship, enabling selected candidates to pursue an MSc in Law and Finance. This initiative complements the YRDP by supporting long-term leadership development and enhancing regulatory knowledge across the region.
The YRDP curriculum will be structured in two parts: the first week will focus on core concepts of capital market development and regulatory frameworks, while the second week will dive into advanced and emerging themes shaping today’s financial landscape.
Hosting the programme in Kuala Lumpur ensures greater regional accessibility and cost efficiency while encouraging participation from a broader international pool of regulators, including those from Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond. The first intake of participants is set to begin in August 2025.
