MLY FIM on Migration to its Core System

Updated on: Apr 22, 2025

Latest Event


  • Apr. 2025 Update
  • On Apr. 14, 2025, MLY FIM provided an update regarding the migration to FCS, original go-live date of Apr. 15, 2025 has been deferred due to pending regulatory approvals.
  • New FCS launch is tentatively set for Apr. 29, 2025; all activities in existing FIS were completed on Apr. 11, 2025; planned shutdown of FIS will proceed as scheduled.
  • Blackout period is extended until Apr. 29, 2025 due to the FCS delay; revised schedule of activities is provided to ensure smooth transition, but it remains subject to change.
  • Distributors must whitelist FCS access credentials, complete user, data verification before launch; FCS will be accessible to users post-launch with further instructions.
  • Document dated Apr. 14, 2025, received from MLY FIM Apr. 17, summarized Apr. 21.

On Feb. 28, MLY FIM wrote to advise re FIMM Core System migration.

  • MLY FIM issued circular to notify about system migration to FIMM Core System (FCS).
  • FCS launch tentatively set for Apr. 15, 2025; operations shall be fully migrated to FCS on official launch; existing FIMM Integrated System (FIS) shall be decommissioned.
  • Document dated Feb. 28, 2025, received from MLY FIM Mar. 4, summarized Mar. 7.
  • Description of Circular
  • The circular outlines final activities in FIS and its related sub-systems, key deadlines, important pre- and post-launch preparations, procedures to ensure smooth transition.
  • All distributors are advised to complete final activities in FIS and related sub-systems according to the schedule; Mar. 17, 2025 is last day to approve all exam applications.
  • Apr. 8, 2025 is last day for distributors to approve all types of exemption applications, resignation and termination; and last day to approve all CPD programs, participants.
  • Apr. 9, 2025 is closing of FIS; Apr. 11, 2025 is date distributors must login to FIS and its sub-systems to extract final reports; circular specifies data migration requirements.
  • All rejections/unsuccessful transactions re system migration must be re-submitted.
  • Specifically, through FCS after its official launch; distributor administrators (DAs) must complete prescribed activities/actions before Apr. 11, 2025; and take required actions on Apr. 15, 2025 i.e. verification, reconciliation of migrated data in FCS, per checklist.
  • Any discrepancies must be reported immediately to MLY FIM IT Support via email.
  • Circular also sets out particulars and requirements re FCS post-launch activities.
  • Effectiveness
  • Launch is tentatively set for Apr. 15, 2025; certain actions to be taken before Apr. 11.
  • Apr. 2025 Update
  • On Apr. 14, 2025, MLY FIM provided an update regarding the migration to FCS, original go-live date of Apr. 15, 2025 has been deferred due to pending regulatory approvals.
  • New FCS launch is tentatively set for Apr. 29, 2025; all activities in existing FIS were completed on Apr. 11, 2025; planned shutdown of FIS will proceed as scheduled.
  • Blackout period is extended until Apr. 29, 2025 due to the FCS delay; revised schedule of activities is provided to ensure smooth transition, but it remains subject to change.
  • Distributors must whitelist FCS access credentials, complete user, data verification before launch; FCS will be accessible to users post-launch with further instructions.
  • Document dated Apr. 14, 2025, received from MLY FIM Apr. 17, summarized Apr. 21.
Regulators
MLY FIM
Entity Types
IA; Inv Co; Pension
Reference
Cir IT/ALL/CEO-LH/011-25, 4/14/2025; Cir, IT/ALL/CEO-LH/007-25, 2/28/2025
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Operations; Reporting; Technology
Countries
Malaysia
Category
State
N/A
Products
Education; Fund Mgt; Mutual Funds; Pensions
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Feb 28, 2025
Effective Date
Apr 29, 2025
Rule ID
245796
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 14, 2025
Report Section
International