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2024 November Market Outlook & Review
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2024 January Market Outlook
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Top and Worst Performing Malaysian Sectors in 2023
Happy New Year! And welcome to your review of the Malaysian stock market for 2023! Woooo, which sectors performed the best in 2023? And which ones were brought [...]
A Guide to ESG Considerations for Investors
ESG investing is increasing in popularity. With many options claiming to be compliant, learn how to better understand this new frontier. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. [...]
Forex Trading for Day Traders: Tips and Techniques
Getting started with forex trading? Let this collection of tips and techniques help you improve your methods. Forex trading, also known as foreign exchange trading or currency trading, [...]
Latest News
GameStop Stock: Understanding Reddit wallstreetbets Versus Hedge Funds
In Reddit terminology ELI5 (Explain Like I’m Five) why mainstream media is reporting about GameStop ($GME), Reddit wallstreetbets short squeezing, and hedge funds. Gain insight on what really happened and is it all fake news. [...]
World Financial Planning Day 2019
This October 2nd, we celebrate globally World Financial Planning Day 2019 (#WFPD). Learn what is World Financial Planning Day and of the events being held in Malaysia to [...]
Malaysia Retained on FTSE Russell Fixed Income Watchlist
Malaysia retained on FTSE Russell Watch List instead of being downgraded. FTSE Russell Country Classification Review for Equities and Fixed Income Malaysia Malaysia retained on FTSE Russell [...]
Malaysia’s Tax Changes
Find out about the latest in taxation on why Malaysia needs smart taxation, and the new digital service tax starting on January 1, 2020. Tax [...]
Saudi Arabia Drone Attacks Oil Disruption
Drone and missile attacks targeted two of Saudi Arabia's oil processing facilities on Saturday impacting 5% of the world's oil supply. What is the aftermath of this attack? [...]
Popular Articles
Petrol Price Malaysia – Mar 1, 2015
Unconfirmed Fuel price increase for Mar 2015 as crude oil prices increase. (Confirmed source: The Star) Petrol Price Change w.e. 01/03/2015 12:01AM RON 95 RM1.95 (increase 25 sen from RM1.70) RON 97 RM2.25(increase 25 sen from RM2.00) Diesel [...]
Malaysia Historical Sugar, Inflation & CPI Increases
What may happen when "Gula naik giler" (Sugar prices go crazy) What you need to know Whole sale refined sugar prices have gone up from RM1.9k to RM2.5k per tonne (+RM600 or 31.57% increase per tonne) [...]
Save, Save, Save!
MyPF is pleased to introduce the first article from our new team of MyPF writers. Our very first article is by Viv who is passionate about people & relationships. Her first series focuses on wise gems her [...]
Seeking Returns in Times of Uncertainties
Seeking Income in Times of "Uncertainties" (Fixed Income; Bond Market) By Kho Hock Khoon, Senior VP Fixed Income, AmInvest Key Highlights of Global Market • Global growth modest • Disinflation continues (est 3.2%) • O&G [...]
2025 Guide to Electric Vehicles in Malaysia
Time to electrify your car? That Tesla and other attractive EVs are looking more tempting by the day! Deciding whether to buy an electric vehicle (EV) is a tricky one in Malaysia. After all, petrol [...]
Personal Finances
How to Save on a Fresh Graduate’s Salary
Welcome to the workforce! Before you spend all your new paycheck on fun, remember it is never too early to start saving for your future too. Hello there, fresh graduates! Congratulations on landing your first [...]
6 Pros and Cons of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Programs
Wait ... you can buy now and pay later? What's the catch? Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) programs have become more common these days. According to Experian, about 17% of Malaysians have used BNPL in [...]
Gain Confidence Navigating Your Retirement with Help from Your Financial Planner
Planning for your retirement with the help of a licensed financial planner helps ease your worries about both your current and future lifestyle. Retirement planning is an important aspect of financial management that requires wise [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
The Ideal Critical Illness Plan
A review of the Ideal Critical Illness Plan giving you increased CI coverage as you age (when you need it most) & at the same time returns comparable or better to a FD. Pre-Reading Info: Why, How, [...]
You are Probably Critically Under-insured & Don’t Even Know It
You are probably critically under-insured & don't even know it. Don't get a headache. Get educated: Read. Think. Take action! This article has been split into 2 separate articles for improved readability, length & clarity Guide: Critical [...]
Auto Insurance for Old Vehicles
How do I renew my car insurance for my old car? It is in good condition but already more then 15 years from make ("Tahun Dibuat"). Almost all auto insurance providers will not provide or renew coverage [...]
Investing
Why Malaysian HNWIs (High Net Worth Individuals) are Turning to Licensed Financial Planners
Managing your increasing wealth doesn't have to be a solo effort, especially when your financial portfolio grows larger and more diverse. Nestled within the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is more than just a cultural [...]
2023 September Market Outlook & Review
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Market Overview September 2023
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