When managing a fund, choosing the right benchmark is crucial. Two common approaches are benchmark return and absolute return. Each serves a different purpose and is suited for specific investment […]
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (-4.9%) severely underperformed the MSCI World Index (-2.0%) in October, as China markets reeled back from their September rally, while a last-day pullback dragged […]
Malaysia’s Budget 2025, themed “Reinvigorating the Economy, Driving Reforms, and Prospering the Rakyat,” reflects a strategic focus on balancing economic growth with fiscal responsibility. The government emphasizes subsidies rationalization, tax […]
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+7.5%) blew past the MSCI World Index (+1.7%) mom in September as a slew of much needed policy catalysts finally materialised to aid China […]
Chinese equities performed well until May this year, but then experienced a sharp correction due to weaker-than-expected economic growth, low consumption, challenges in the property market, disappointing PMI figures, and […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has emerged as a crucial element of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. DEI primarily falls […]
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+2.1%) lagged the MSCI World Index (+2.5%) mom in August, owing to significant market declines over the month in key Asian economies. Indonesia (+5.7%) […]
Amid global market volatility, characterized by concerns over a potential recession, China’s economic slowdown, and ongoing trade tensions between the East and the West, ASEAN has emerged as a beacon […]
September has historically been a challenging month for investments. Seasonality could be one of the main factors. This year, volatility could be heightened as we anticipate a potential Fed rate […]
As the world grapples with the need to transition to cleaner energy sources, green hydrogen is emerging as a game-changing solution that could revolutionize the way we produce and use […]
