Navigating the Challenges of Scope 3 Emissions Asia's strategic role in the global supply chain is underscored by its historical access to cost-effective labour, a robust manufacturing infrastructure,...
In 2023, Malaysia experienced significant developments in the realm of ESG (environmental, social, and governance). Starting with the launch of Bursa Malaysia's Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX) in March and the...
Welcome to the year of Wood Dragon! Chinese Astrology follows a 12-year recurring cycle, where each year is symbolised by an animal, forming the 12 zodiac signs. Interestingly, each zodiac sign is...
Despite the strong global market rally in 2023, the FBMKLCI or KLCI underperformed most of the regional markets, down -2.7% in 2023 (Figure 1). This is mainly due to foreign fund selling, inconsistent...
Global markets sustained robust momentum in December, buoyed by the moderation of US inflation data. This development fuelled market expectations for a pause in the rate hike cycle in 2024 and potentially...
Building upon the article released last week, we are zooming into five themes that investors should closely monitor in 2024. Theme 1: Peaking interest rates bode well with equities; Emerging markets...
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...