Banks Struggle to Balance Risk as Graduate Credit Access Expands
At just 26, Rayyan had already maxed out two credit cards. A junior software developer in Petaling Jaya, he earned...
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Feature stories and market perspectives from Fintrade Securities Corporation Ltd.
Health Insurance Promise Becomes Costly Trap
There was a time not long ago when insurance was considered a safety net — a quiet companion through life’s...
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Age Discrimination Creeping into Insurance Premiums
In the world of health insurance, age is more than just a number. For thousands of Malaysians crossing into their...
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The Silent Exodus
The corridors of Malaysia’s private hospitals are beginning to tell a tale not often captured in glossy brochures or investor...
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The SST Rework and Financial Services
Tax reform is a subject that often operates in the background of public discourse—until it begins to pinch. In Malaysia,...
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Malaysia’s Quiet Realignment in the Post-Tariff World
In the shadow of heightened trade tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances, Malaysia is quietly undertaking a significant recalibration of its...
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Economic Uncertainty Reshaping Consumer Behaviour
While financial headlines often capture broad figures—GDP projections, interest rate shifts, trade volumes—the real story often lies beyond the numbers....
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Bracing for Credit Risks in a Softening Economy
As Malaysia’s economy grapples with external trade disruptions and domestic cost pressures, the financial sector—particularly banks—is facing a shifting risk...
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Capital Inflows Signal Guarded Optimism
Investor sentiment is often shaped as much by perception as it is by performance. As the third quarter of 2025...
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Growth Diverges Across South-East Asia
As Southeast Asia moves into the second half of the year, comparisons between regional economies become increasingly significant. Malaysia, often...
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Monetary Policy At Crossroads Now
Interest rates are the heartbeat of any modern economy. In Malaysia, as in much of the world, the Overnight Policy...
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Will Growth Outpace Inflation in Malaysia?
As Malaysia crosses the halfway mark of 2025, economists, financial institutions, and policymakers are zeroing in on the nation’s mid-year...
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Why Empathy Still Matters in Insurance
In the world of algorithms, predictive analytics, and automated workflows, the modern insurance industry is evolving at a rapid pace....
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Will AI One Day Make Human Underwriters Redundant?
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an increasingly integral part of the global insurance ecosystem, a provocative question is surfacing with...
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