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Market Overview October 2024
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5 Things You Need to Know Before Changing Currency for Travel
Excited for your upcoming overseas vacation? These currency exchange tips could help you. Travelling to another country is always fun. From the cultures to food, there is always [...]
7 Low-Risk Investment Options to Safeguard Your Finances
With the current global economic landscape presenting challenges and opportunities, the demand for stable and steady investment is high. Navigating the ever-shifting terrain of personal finance, Malaysian investors [...]
2023 November Market Outlook & Review
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Market Overview November 2023
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ASB Historical Returns from 1990 to 2020
Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) historical returns from the fund's launch in 1990 to the latest returns in 2020. Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) just announced the lowest distribution in Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) in 30 years, [...]
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 [...]
What Malaysians Need to Know About EPF Nomination
You need to know this about your EPF retirement funds nomination. Don't risk falling for viral hoaxes. Get accurate information on your nomination and beneficiaries! EPF Nomination "By [...]
Popular Articles
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
The Ethical Investor: Personal Finance Meets Sustainability
The image of capitalist corporations exploiting where they can in the pursuit of wealth is challenged as the public demands businesses show more accountability and responsibility in their actions. The concept of ethical investing has [...]
Understanding Your Financial Mindset and Breaking Free from Unconscious Habits
The first step towards getting peace of mind regarding your financial matters is to understand yourself. According to a survey conducted by Ringgit Plus, only 36% of Malaysians were considered financially literate. The survey also [...]
3 Strategi Mengasuh Anak Bijak Kewangan
Mengasuh kanak-kanak menjadi bijak kewangan untuk memelihara masa depan kewangan mereka. (Original article in English) Kebanyakkan perancang kewangan di Malaysia telah menyaksikan kesan cakna kewangan terhadap kehidupan individu. Bayangkan jika pendidikan kewangan diberikan pada tahap [...]
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. [...]
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Market Overview August 2023
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Data Analytics in Financial Advisory
Data analytics clears the fog of unorganized information to provide clarity for investors to make the right decision. In the fast-paced world of finance, information is key. The ability to make informed decisions can mean [...]
10 Kaedah Terbaik untuk Melaburkan Wang Anda di Malaysia
Cakna kewangan bermula seawal yang mungkin dan setiap perjalanan pelaburan bermula dengan satu langkah. (Original article in English) Anda mungkin tertanya-tanya “Benarkah simpanan aku yang sedikit ini mampu memberi kesan yang besar?” Perasaan ragu-ragu ini [...]