Easing US-China Tension
The recent Xi-Trump meeting at the APEC summit marked a turning point in US-China relations, resulting in a “transactional truce.” The agreement temporarily eases several...
Recent Gold Price Pullback: A Window of Opportunity?
October 31, 2025
Given the recent pullback in gold prices, we expect the market to consolidate as investors await further cues from upcoming CPI data, while monitoring developments such as the...
Investment Insights and Strategy Series by PCM – October 2025
October 29, 2025
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+5.5%) raced past the MSCI World Index (+3.1%) thanks to exceptional tech sector performance in East Asian markets. South Korea (+7.5%)...
Malaysia’s Insurance Industry: Underpenetration and the Call for Greater Protection
October 29, 2025
The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is a critical pillar of the financial services sector, yet penetration remains strikingly low compared to regional peers....
Solar Farms in Malaysia: Powering the Journey Toward Zero Carbon
October 21, 2025
Solar Farms in Malaysia: Powering the Journey Toward Zero Carbon As global efforts to fight climate change intensify, Malaysia is turning to one of its most abundant resources...
Digital Transformation and Regulatory Push: Reshaping Malaysia’s Insurance Industry
October 21, 2025
Digital Transformation and Regulatory Push: Reshaping Malaysia’s Insurance Industry Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry is undergoing structural change, propelled by...