Farewell, 2023, and Greetings to 2024! In 2023, notable events unfolded, such as the Regional Banking Crisis in March and the subsequent suspension of the US Debt Ceiling in late May/early June. In...
Development in ESG is ever-evolving, staying current to align with global developments. In Malaysia, from National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) to the Budget 2024, there is a surge of initiatives and...
Global markets have rebounded strongly in November with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield stabilising around the 4.40% range after hitting 5% a month ago, reflecting a shift in market expectations towards a...
The Malaysian bond and sukuk market are strategically positioned to offer essential financing for productive and socially responsible projects. Malaysia has pioneered the issuance of Green...
In November's FOMC meeting, the Fed maintained the FFR at 5.25-5.50%. US Treasuries faced heavy losses in October, with the 10Y UST hitting 5.00% but have now retreated to 4.39% as at 22 November. The...
While ESG reporting is frequently associated with listed companies, it is important to recognise the increasing awareness that ESG considerations are pertinent to businesses regardless of the sizes,...
Global markets have remained weak throughout October, dented by concerns about higher interest rate, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly exceeding 5% after 16 years. Investors remain cautious due...
The continuous rain in Malaysia has become quite a regular affair lately. Just half an hour of rain and we are already talking about potential flash floods. Malaysia's susceptibility to heavy rains,...
Markets are playing catch-up to the new regime with the bond yields have surged to 16-year highs. The markets now believe central banks would not swiftly relax policies due to global supply challenges....