MIA, in collaboration with the Malaysian Accountancy Research and Education Foundation (MAREF), organised a complimentary webinar titled “Insights from MAREF Research Projects: Digital Assets and Integrated Reporting” on 10 March 2026, which commenced with welcome remarks by MAREF Chair, Associate Professor Dr Zarina Zakaria.

The session shared key findings from two MAREF-funded research projects, namely Valuation of Digital Assets, presented by Associate Professor Dr Noor Sharoja Sapiei, Universiti Malaya and Associate Professor Dr Marizah Minhat, University of Bradford and Correlation between Corporate Reporting using the Integrated Reporting Framework and Company Performance in the Malaysian Market in relation to Market Value and Cost of Capital and whether IR Results in Better Investor Confidence, presented by Professor Dr Nor Farizal Mohamed, Universiti Teknologi MARA.

The discussions highlighted gaps in current accounting standards relating to digital assets, challenges in valuation and reporting practices, and the real-world implications for preparers and regulators. The webinar also explored how the adoption of Integrated Reporting is associated with higher market valuation and improved investor confidence among Malaysian listed companies, while identifying practical challenges faced by organisations in implementing the IR framework.