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 […]
With Trump’s return for a second presidential term, investors should now shift their focus to how to strategically position themselves moving forward. We argue that market performance does not necessarily […]
Budget 2025 builds on the foundations of Budget 2024, showcasing the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s fiscal position. In our latest article, we outlined the key measures from Budget […]
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 […]
The Malaysian market has performed well year-to-date (YTD), with most indices we monitor showing positive returns. The Construction, Utilities, and Property sectors have led this growth, thanks to the implementation […]
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%) […]
