Bursa profits dive 25pc as trades dry up

Bursa Malaysia Bhd reported a net profit of RM63.85 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, down from RM85.74 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenue fell to RM179.90 million from RM211.26 million. Total comprehensive income dropped 25.3 percent to RM63.4 million.

The securities market segment earned RM93.8 million, a 22.4 percent decline from RM120.9 million, due to lower operating revenue. Its quarterly revenue was RM118.9 million, compared with RM147.3 million in 3Q 2024. Expenses for the segment decreased by 5.4 percent to RM28 million, primarily due to reduced staff costs. The derivatives market segment reported a slight increase in profit to RM12.2 million from RM12 million.

For the first nine months of 2025, net profit totaled RM189.33 million, down from RM241.22 million a year ago. Revenue declined to RM536.86 million from RM598.39 million. Trading revenue from the securities segment dropped 25 percent to RM225.2 million, reflecting a 25.6 percent fall in average daily trading value to RM2.5 billion from RM3.4 billion. The exchange stated that it will focus on strengthening its role as a fundraising hub, enhancing market liquidity, and expanding its data business.