Foreign investors continued to reposition their funds ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s anticipated easing this week, net buying RM217.6 million during Sept 9-13, marking the fifth consecutive week of net purchases.

Foreign investors netted RM217.6m in equities last week — MIDF

(Sept 10): Genesis Alternative Ventures, a private lender to ventures and growth-stage companies, closed its second debt fund at the lower end of its target, as global investors remain cautious about Southeast Asia’s start-up industry.

Singaporean venture capital Genesis raises start-up debt fund amid depressed valuations

HONG KONG (Sept 9): Japan has emerged as a standout in Asia's subdued US$400 billion (RM1.74 trillion) hedge fund sector, drawing fund launches, while other regions suffer closures in an indicator that wild volatility in August has not derailed a revival in Japanese capital markets.

Hedge funds flock to Japan as market heats up

For the fourth consecutive week, foreign investors have purchased equities in Malaysia, with net purchases recorded every day last week, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign investors continue to buy Malaysian equities for fourth consecutive week

Foreign investors net bought RM1.50 billion in Malaysian equities last week, marking the highest weekly net buying since March 18, 2016, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign investors net bought RM1.5b in equities last week, highest since March 2016

Foreign investors were net buyers every day last week, except last Friday, and purchased a net total of RM1.4 billion of local equities, nearly five times the RM299.6 million net bought the week before, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign investors' net buying surged to RM1.4b last week — MIDF

Foreign investors returned to Bursa Malaysia last week, net buying RM299.6 million in equities following a heavy sell-off the prior week, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign investors returned to Bursa Malaysia last week, net buying RM299.6m in equities — MIDF Research

The recent turbulence on Wall Street had significant ripple effects on Malaysia, with foreign investors offloading RM768.4 million in net equities on Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign investors offloaded nearly RM770m in net equities last week — MIDF

After taking profit the previous week, foreign investors re-entered Bursa Malaysia, resulting in a net purchase of RM242.1 million in equities last week, according to an MIDF Research note on Monday.

Foreign investors reinvigorate Bursa with RM242.1m net buying spree last week 

Foreign investors ended three weeks of net buying on Bursa Malaysia and sold RM423.5 million worth of domestic equities last week, from an inflow of RM740.8 million the prior week.

Foreign funds snap three-week buying spree, sold RM424m local equities last week, says MIDF

Foreign investors maintained their buying spree on Bursa Malaysia, purchasing RM740.8 million net last week, up 54.9% from the week prior, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign investors' buying spree on Bursa up 55% in value from a week ago — MIDF

Foreign investors continued their buying spree on Bursa Malaysia for the second consecutive week, amassing RM478.2 million, according to MIDF Research in a note on Monday.

Foreign investors lift Bursa with RM478.2m equity purchase in a week

Foreign funds injected RM394.5 million into Bursa Malaysia last week after two weeks of net selling, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign funds return to Bursa with weekly inflow of RM394.5m

Foreign funds continued to exit Bursa Malaysia for the second consecutive week, albeit with a lower outflow of RM357.7 million last week, from RM441.1 million the prior week.

Foreign selling of local equities persisted at slower pace of RM358m last week, says MIDF

Automotive manufacturer parts supplier KHPT Holdings Bhd (KL:KHB) on Thursday launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market which would raise RM29.37 million.

KHPT unveils ACE Market IPO prospectus to raise up to RM30 mil

Pharmaniaga Bhd’s (KL:PHARMA) newly launched biopharmaceutical plant is expected to contribute about 30% to 35% of its gross profit margin for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (FY2026).

Pharmaniaga’s new insulin, vaccine plant to contribute 30%-35% of FY2026 gross margin

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 19): Testimony from witnesses who have taken the stand in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)-Tanore  trial were peppered with “hearsay” evidence which the court ought not give consideration to, averred the defence.

Defence says witness testimonies in 1MDB-Tanore trial peppered with ‘terrible hearsay’, thus court should not consider them

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 19): Shares of WCT Holdings Bhd (KL:WCT) rose on Thursday as investors lauded a planned listing of a real estate investment trust, while analysts praised the move that would help pare the company’s debts.

WCT shares rise on planned REIT spin-off, analysts expect lower debt levels

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has raised its year-end target for the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to 1,780 from its previous projection of 1,730, driven by expectations of stronger corporate earnings and a more robust ringgit performance.

Rakuten Trade raises year-end KLCI target to 1,780 on improved earnings, stronger ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 19): The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) on Wednesday (Sept 18) charged an associate director of Debt Capital Markets at CIMB Investment Bank for defrauding investors.

Bank director charged with defrauding investors

The second trial of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, already facing the death penalty for massive fraud, began Thursday morning, underscoring the new Communist Party chief’s determination to press ahead with a crackdown on corruption.

Vietnamese tycoon faces second fraud trial after death sentence

(Sep 19): Credit derivative spreads narrowed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in over four years, lowering them by a half percentage point.

Here are comments on the central bank’s move from credit market participants:

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Malaysia’s exports surged ahead of expectations in August thanks to demand for electronics and a sharp rise in shipments to US and other major trading partners, official data on Thursday showed.

Malaysia's exports grew faster-than-expected in August amid spike in deliveries to US

(Sep 18): Fortress Investment Group is preparing to raise money from individual investors for a vehicle that finances commercial real estate debt, as money managers seek to meet an expected spike in demand for such loans.

Fortress — which has traditionally catered to large institut...

Fortress, Goldman seek to tap the wealthy for new debt REITs

The dollar dropped after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by half a percentage point, citing greater confidence that inflation will continue to recede to the US central bank's 2% annual target.

Dollar drops as US Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, kicking off what is expected to be a steady easing of monetary policy with a larger-than-usual reduction in borrowing costs that followed growing unease about the health of the job market.

US Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point, cites 'greater confidence' on inflation

US equities will climb through the rest of the year with the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) aggressive interest-rate cut bolstering the chances of a soft landing for the economy, according to a survey of Bloomberg Terminal subscribers.

US stocks will continue to rally after sharp Fed rate cut, investors say

The dollar bounced, long-dated bond yields were up and Asian stocks mostly rose after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) began its easing cycle with a large rate cut, though it tempered that with a balanced outlook as it seeks to keep the economy ticking over.

Stocks and dollar gain as Fed charts 'soft landing' path

Data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) bought land in India, Malaysia and Indonesia and secured power supply for the sites to boost its capacity by nearly 50%, seeking to capitalise on rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Singapore data centre firm buys land across Asia, including Malaysia, to serve AI demand

Shares of Solar District Cooling Group Bhd (KL:SDCG) surged 32% in ACE Market trading debut on Thursday as investors scrambled for a piece of the building management systems company.

Solar District Cooling surges 32% in ACE Market trading debut

Boeing said on Wednesday it will temporarily furlough tens of thousands of employees after about 30,000 machinists went on strike on Friday, halting production of its 737 MAX and other airplanes.

Boeing furloughs thousands as it hunkers down for extended strike

Bina Darulaman Bhd (KL:BDB) said the resignation of its external auditor KPMG four months after its reappointment “is part of a routine governance practice” following the extension of its tenure.

KPMG's resignation part of routine governance practice, says Bina Darulaman

Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Wednesday became the first Fed governor to vote against an interest-rate decision by the US central bank since 2005, denying Fed Chair Jerome Powell a clear consensus at a pivotal moment.&nbsp;

Fed Bowman's dissent is first from US Fed governor since 2005

The second trial of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, already facing the death penalty for massive fraud, began Thursday morning, underscoring the new Communist Party chief’s determination to press ahead with a crackdown on corruption.

Taiwan denounced China on Thursday for suspending tariff exemptions on agricultural imports from the island, saying it was "economic coercion" and not conducive to improving relations.

Taiwan denounces China for ending tariff exemptions on farm goods

Australia’s latest attempts to solve its housing crisis are stuck in political gridlock as the amount of available rental space in the nation hovers near a record low.

Australia struggles to solve housing crisis as politicians scrap

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cut its base interest rate for the first time since 2020 after the Federal Reserve (Fed) eased policy, in a move that should help loosen borrowing conditions in the financial hub.

Hong Kong cuts rates for first time in four years as Fed eases

The government is actively negotiating for an amicable solution over the ‘Duta enclave’ conundrum, the court heard on Thursday.

Negotiations have been ongoing and “actively progressing”, senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan told a three-member Court of Appeal bench led by judge Datuk Lee Swee Seng, following a court order last month to transfer the land to the liquidators of Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd.

Govt in active talks for amicable solutions over Duta enclave dispute with Semantan Estate

New Zealand faces another recession after the economy contracted in the second quarter, albeit less than economists and the central bank expected.

New Zealand still in recession as economy contracts again in 2Q

Japan has a female candidate among the frontrunners to become prime minister in a vote this month, raising the possibility that a nation known for lagging on diversity may appoint its first woman leader before the US.

Japan may beat the US to install its first female leader

US lawmakers are signalling to China that the world’s second-largest economy and its companies face a tough slog in America for the foreseeable future, regardless of who controls Washington after the November election.

China’s failing US lobby playbook puts tech companies at risk

HONG KONG (Sept 19): China’s commerce minister said on Wednesday that Beijing will continue to negotiate "until the last minute" on the European Union’s (EU)&nbsp;electric vehicle (EV) probe, with the investigation undermining confidence of Chinese companies investing in Europe.

China says will negotiate 'until the last minute' on EU’s EV probe

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia departed for China this morning for a four-day state visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

King departs for China on four-day state visit

Amazon.com is raising the pay of its fulfilment and transportation staff in the US by at least US$1.50 (RM6.39) an hour and handing out free Prime memberships as benefits, it said on Wednesday.

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