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2024 December Market Outlook & Review
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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, [...]
Market Overview December 2023
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2023 December Market Outlook & Review
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PERMAI Assistance Packages Announced for MCO 2.0
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced the Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat (Permai) assistance package totalling RM15billion on January 18, 2021 at 4:00pm Yesterday (January 18), Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced the [...]
Hong Kong Down
Hong Kong's protests show no clear sign of abating. The latest unrest has shut down all flights to and from Hong Kong. What is the economic impact of [...]
US Labels China as Currency Manipulator
US escalates trade war including labeling China as a currency manipulator. US, global, and Malaysian markets turned red in response. Investors head towards government bonds and the Japanese Yen. [...]
Is it Right to Take Hotel Stuff Back Home?
Have you ever taken stuff back from the hotel you were staying at? Don't lie now! Is this considered smartly saving money or is this actually theft? [...]
What Does US Fed Rate Cut Mean?
US Federal Reserve Bank cut rates by a quarter basis points. However, the impact of the rate cut was different from expected norms. What gives? US Fed Rate [...]
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MaybankPay – 1st MY Mobile Wallet
Maybank launches the 1st Malaysian mobile wallet on your smartphone targeting 20k users in 2016. How to Use 1. Download MaybankPay app 2. Register cards (max 8 cards) 3. Tap on SmartPhone to pay [...]
In Depth: The 1MDB Chronicles
The largest ever corruption charge from USA levelled against companies and individuals linked to 1MDB including seizure of assets. Various other countries including Singapore have taken action against individuals linked to 1MDB. Track what’s happening to 1MDB [...]
The Trump Effect
What could very well happen if Donald Trump become's the 45th president of the United States of America after securing his party's nomination & announcing his running mate. The Trump Effect Trump often makes populist moves [...]
Are You an Average Accumulator of Wealth?
What does your net worth mean? How do you measure it? A good way is to look at your net worth vs your Accumulation of Wealth Goal. Average Accumulator of Wealth (AAW) is defined as having [...]
Financial Roundup: Dec 9th, 2014
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Personal Finances
Spending Smartly on What Matters Most
Whether you're a young professional, a newlywed couple, or a seasoned parent, these tips and insights will help you navigate the path towards a brighter financial future. We all strive for a fulfilling and balanced [...]
How to Talk about Money with Your Family
Financial matters are often difficult to broach even among family. Let us help you start your conversations on personal finance with these tips. In our journey through life, we often come across conversations that can [...]
From Paycheck to Prosperity: Mastering the Art of Budgeting with Intention and Purpose
Being financially healthy starts with the basics, and budgeting is one of the fundamentals of achieving this goal. Budgeting might not sound like the most glamorous topic in the world, but we promise you, it's [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Free Car Assistance Program
Did you know that Great Eastern Life Assurance provides a free Car Assistance program? Criteria: Health Protector, Investment Link Health Protector or qualified ILP medical plan Note: Please check with your insurance agent/provider to confirm [...]
Will Taking Effect
When does a will take effect? What about if it's a "soldier's will"? When does a will take effect? In Malaysia, a will basically takes effect immediately after it's properly written out & signed by [...]
GST & Insurance
GST (Goods & Service Tax) will affect medical insurance & personal accident coverage. Impact to policyholders/lives assured Life Insurance products such as whole life, endowment, term life policies are exempted and will not be subject to GST. [...]
Investing
5 Steps to Prepare for Your Child’s Educational Future
Jump start your child's educational fund to pave the way to a brighter future. In most families, good education is highly cherished. Parents understand that a quality education can be the bridge to better opportunities, [...]
Tailoring Financial Advice for Younger Generations
The constantly changing financial landscape throughout the years have molded the younger generation with a different outlook and priority than that of their parents. As financially-savvy individuals actively interested in managing our own personal finances, [...]
2023 September Market Outlook
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