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Market Overview December 2024
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2024 April Market Outlook
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The Beginner’s Guide to Navigating the Malaysian Stock Market
Arm yourself with knowledge before jumping into the hectic stock market arena. Embarking on an investment journey in the Malaysian stock market can be exciting and daunting for [...]
7 Things to Know About Bank Negara’s 2023 Annual Report
Psst, time to wake up! Bank Negara's 2023 Annual Report is out and here's how this should matter to you. It's annual report season yet again! Bank Negara [...]
A Practical and Myth-Busting Guide to Building Wealth in Malaysia
Differentiating between what are good financial practices and what is not, will make your journey of wealth generation that much easier. Malaysia presents a unique economic landscape where [...]
Latest News
Malaysian Fintech Startup, Versa, Reports Over RM 100 Million in Transactions In Less Than A Year
Officially launched in early 2021, Malaysian fintech startup Versa is the first recognised market operator (e-Service platform) to obtain approval and license from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). Versa Asia Sdn Bhd, Malaysian fintech startup [...]
How Do Negative Interest Rates Impact You
UK joined Japan and Europe to implement negative interest rates. Why do negative interest rates happen? What is the impact of negative interest rates for a country and [...]
Markets Rise after Positive Vaccine Trials Results
This week, the world was surprised by the latest announcement on Moderna's human trials with Covid-19 vaccines that produced positive results. How does this news affect the market [...]
What the Covid-19 Pandemic Means for US-China Relations
Gain insight on how the Covid-19 pandemic affects the rocky relationship between US and China, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. And, find out how this affects Malaysia. The [...]
Bitcoin Halving, What’s Next?
Bitcoin's halving, or the halvening, happens every four years. What does this mean to the future of this digital currency? In the midst of global economy uncertainty right [...]
Popular Articles
5 Life Reasons for an Estate Planning Review
Your estate planning is part of your financial well-being. What life scenarios can affect your estate planning in Malaysia? Don't risk leaving it until it's too late! When should you go through [...]
How to Create Your Investment Philosophy
“Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1,”. That’s one of the investment philosophies of Warren Buffett, the greatest investor of all time who needs no introduction. Do you invest? [...]
How to Select a Financial Planner in Malaysia
A financial planner is a professional helping you manage you and your family's finances. Financial planning covers various areas including investments, risk management, education funding, estate planning, and retirement planning. What is the difference between [...]
How to Overcome Credit Card Addiction
Credit card addiction is real. Find out what are the symptoms to look out for, and what steps you can take from a financial perspective to rehabilitate yourself. The original version of this article was published [...]
How to Smell a Scam
With scammers improving old tactics with new ideas to target our vulnerabilities, how do we protect ourselves? What are ways we can recognize a scam and what should we do if we realize we are [...]
Personal Finances
A Brief Look into Behavioural Economics
Our behaviors influence our decisions, and knowing what motivates a population, allows you to predict the movement of the financial market. Embark on a journey through the bustling market of economics, where each stall represents [...]
Analysis and Commentary on Budget 2024
The Malaysian 2024 Budget, which covers a wide range of sectors and segments in the economy, was recently announced. This article shares the views of one licensed financial planner. As the world continues to navigate [...]
7 Things Graduates Can Do While Trying to Secure a Job
Grinding through submitting applications, curating rejection replies, and attending interviews can be rough. Here are ideas to do a little bit more while you are working on securing a job. Life for new graduates just [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Dealing with Flooding
Our hearts go out to all affected by flooding in Penang and Kedah. Here are suggestions to help you be better prepared for flooding in our world today of uncertain weather conditions. Stay safe and alert! [...]
Great Eastern Launches Smart Legacy Plan
Great Eastern has launched a new life insurance plan focused on legacy protection and leaving a legacy for your loved ones upon your passing. Smart Legacy Benefits Protection with investment allocation that increases over time High [...]
Great Eastern Great Early Triple Care Special
Information on Great Eastern Life Assurance's newly launched Great Early Triple Care Special (GETC-S) providing coverage for the top three most common critical illnesses in Malaysia - cancer, heart attack and stroke. Summary Provides financial [...]
Investing
7 Back to Basics Things to Save For in Your Financial Journey
Through bumpy roads and stormy seas, these 7 basic things are important to save for in your financial journey! Whether you are just coming out of school or looking after your parents and children, going [...]
6 Tell-tale Signs to Gauge the Current Housing Market
Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, understanding the housing market is crucial for individuals looking to make smart financial decisions. For potential homebuyers, understanding the market is key to balancing financial security, family needs, [...]
Market Overview January 2024
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