Beware of the double-edged low interest rate sword
It is not an illusion nor deception that the bulls are charging at all corners in Bursa Malaysia in recent times.
Fuelled by the glove stock rally, the FBM KLCI had emerged the best performing index among the ASEAN markets for the first half of 2020. After a dismal performance in 2019 (31 December 2019: 1,588.76 points), the benchmark index has tested the 1,600-point mark.
10.07.2020
Timely financial information critical to informed investment decision-making
Undoubtedly the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many businesses – regardless of their strength and sizes – to their knees given the hardship posed by travel restrictions, social distancing and remote work, among others.
Nevertheless, truth be told, COVID-19 is not an excuse for businesses to slack off.
03.07.2020
Short-selling: Two sides of the coin
Investors can heave a huge sigh of relief with the recent decision by the Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia to further extend the temporary ban on short-selling till 31 December this year.