Versa Asia Sdn Bhd (Versa), a financial technology start-up with about 300,000 registered users, has completed its series A funding round led by AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital).

AHAM Capital makes one of its largest investments in Versa’s RM30 mil series A funding round

Affin Bank Bhd has signed an agreement with Halogen Capital to distribute the Halogen Shariah Defensive Bitcoin Fund, a digital asset fund with an integrated capital preservation strategy, to investors.

Halogen Capital is a digital asset fund manager licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia.

Affin Bank to distribute Bitcoin fund managed by Halogen Capital

Momentum is shifting for Malaysia’s private investment scene after more than 20 years of lacklustre performance.

Economists believe the country may be on the cusp of an economic expansion phase, bolstered by private investments. This is partly reflected in the steadily rising foreign an...

Cover Story: The tide is turning for Malaysia’s private investment after more than two decades of lacklustre performance

They had been much talked about since Donald Trump was re-elected in November 2024. Held back on his first day back in the White House, the US has now finally imposed trade tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, which were enacted in February 2025 by an executive order from Trump. The outcome incl...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Pricing in Trump’s trade tariffs

Coffee bean prices recently reached an all-time high, but coffee enthusiasts can take comfort in the fact that many coffee chains are working hard to prevent menu price hikes in a bid to maintain market share amid stiff competition.

It remains uncertain how long coffee chains can hold p...

Trend: Rising brew: Higher coffee prices ahead

According to influencers, the tokenisation of real world assets (RWA) will revolutionise our lives. We have been hearing this for many years. Please don’t sell your soul to the hype just yet. The technology is here to stay but the market still has a long way to go.

When an asset is “tok...

Shadow Crypt: Is the market ready for asset tokenisation?

A new fee structure for the fund management industry, which is still in the consultation stage, is raising some concerns about a possible increase in operating costs for the industry.

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is considering adjusting its fee structure which, according to ...

TheWall: Rumblings of concern but too early to jump the gun

Artificial intelligence will bring major upheaval to wealth management, a Microsoft executive said, as the technology's potential to process information vastly reduces the hurdles required to compete with established banks.

AI to transform wealth management, Microsoft executive says

The value of assets held by Japan’s wealthy and uber wealthy has risen to a record ¥469 trillion (US$3.1 trillion or RM13.64 trillion), while assets held by the majority of people in the country have grown at a much slower pace, according to Nomura Research Institute Ltd (NRI).

Assets of Japan’s wealthiest jump to record US$3 tril

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243 billion (US$152.92 billion or RM689.8 billion) in the past 12 months, Forbes said on Thursday, with mining magnate Gina Rinehart topping the list again.

Australia's 50 richest now control US$153b as Rinehart tops list again

Funds that adopt a multi-asset income strategy, combined with a total return approach, are increasingly popular as the global economy enters its late cycle, says Wildon Goh, head of Southeast Asia and country head of Singapore, Fidelity International.

Funds: Global economy continues to expand in its late cycle 

Happy lunar new year to readers of this column! The year of the snake also welcomes President Donald Trump into the White House for his second stint.

We last discussed the Trump trades and positioning in a volatile 2025 on the assumption that the Trump effects were, on balance, positive...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Malaysia riding the megatrends in 2025

Bitcoin may have finally gained a foothold in mainstream investing. Last year, the cryptocurrency outperformed some of the traditional “safe haven” assets when it rose 120%.

For some years, Bitcoin and other digital currencies have borne the stigma of being associated with money launder...

Cover Story: Has Bitcoin’s time come?

The cost of insurance for pets, mainly dogs and cats, increased rather significantly last year. This rise is partly reflected in the 5% to 30% increase in premiums for policies offered by Oyen Sdn Bhd, says its co-founder Michelle Chin.

As this is the pet insurance start-up’s first repr...

Insurance: Oyen’s pet insurance premium rose 5% to 30% in 2024

Shares of Master-Pack Group Bhd (KL:MASTER), a paper packaging manufacturer, rallied to a new record high on Tuesday in highly active trade.

Master-Pack extends rally to new record high in active trade

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted three stocks with momentum. One stock showed positive momentum, and two stocks showed negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia's noon break on Tuesday.

Stocks with momentum on March 25, 2025: Maybulk, Gopeng, Country View

European car sales declined the most in five months in February as uncertainty about the economy prompted consumers to hold back on bigger purchases.

Europe car sales drop as economic uncertainty weighs on buyers

FROM an investment perspective, structured worker housing is evolving into a stable, income-generating asset class, attracting institutional investors and real estate investment trusts (REITs), with Johor, Selangor and Penang as hotspots, according to a report titled Workers’ Accommodation: The S...

Johor, Selangor and Pahang remain hotspots for worker housing investments amid insufficient supply

Notable filings

Over the week of March 3 to 7, notable filings on shareholding changes of Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at banking outfit RHB Bank Bhd (KL:RHBBANK). 

Pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) or KWAP ceas...

Insider Moves: RHB Bank Bhd, Cape EMS Bhd, MMAG Holdings Bhd, CTOS Digital Bhd, KPJ Healthcare Bhd 

HSBC Holdings plc expects to double down on investment banking operations in Asia and the Middle East after exiting key business in Europe and the US, chief executive officer Georges Elhedery said.

HSBC CEO to double down in Asia, Middle East after exiting key business in Europe, US

EDGE WEEKLY: Steering change in market oversight

NEWS: Bookings open for Volvo EX90, XC90

WASHINGTON (March 24): Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the US attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by The Atlantic.

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with journalist at The Atlantic

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd chairman Joe Tsai warned of a potential bubble forming in data centre construction, arguing that the pace of that build-out may outstrip initial demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Alibaba’s Tsai warns of ‘bubble’ in AI data centre build-out

Construction services firm Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd (KL:DENGKIL) fell nearly immediately below its initial public offering (IPO) price in its ACE Market trading debut on Tuesday.

Wawasan Dengkil slips after flat open on ACE Market debut

YTL Communications Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with laser communications technology company Transcelestial to bring cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses in Malaysia by enhancing connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the nation.

YTL Communications collaborates with Transcelestial to bring laser-based wireless technology to Malaysia

(March 25):&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd&nbsp;co-chief executive officer Han Jong-Hee, who is credited for growing the Korean conglomerate into the world’s top electronics company, has passed away. He was 63.

Samsung Electronics co-CEO passes away of heart attack at 63

Xiaomi Corp&nbsp;raised about US$5.5 billion (RM24.4&nbsp;billion) in an upsized share sale, as the Chinese tech firm capitalises on a surge in its stock price to help raise funds to expand its electric-vehicle (EV) business.

Xiaomi raises US$5.5 billion in upsized follow-on share sale in Hong Kong

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd chairman Joe Tsai warned of a potential bubble forming in data centre construction, arguing that the pace of that build-out may outstrip initial demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared&nbsp;US&nbsp;tariffs&nbsp;boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat&nbsp;economic data&nbsp;provided some comfort.

Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

Analysts have flagged US “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs as a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook after Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) better-than expected projections for the economy.

US 'Liberation Day' tariffs a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook — analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) is poised for a significant revenue boost in its fourth quarter after receiving government approval to nearly triple the tipping fee at its Negeri Sembilan waste-to-energy (WTE) facility.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Housing and Local G...

Cypark set for 4Q bumper revenue after securing landmark tipping-fee hike — analysts

Stocks saw one of their best sessions of the year, with the Nasdaq 100 adding 2.2%, amid signs US trade sanctions will be narrower than feared, including a suggestion by US President Donald Trump that some countries will get breaks. Bonds fell alongside gold. The dollar wavered.

US stocks power risk-on rally on Trump tariff signals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday revealed that the digital system of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) was recently attacked by hackers demanding a ransom payment of US$10 million (RM44.39 million).

PM reveals attack on MAHB digital system with hackers demanding US$10 mil

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Indonesia will likely charge ahead with its biodiesel mandate, which will keep palm oil prices elevated this year as supply in the market shrinks, said RHB Research.

Indonesia unlikely to back down on B40 biodiesel mandate, helping sustain elevated palm oil prices, says RHB

Vietnamese tycoon Truong My Lan is working to pay back hundreds of millions in stolen bank funds as her appeal hearing against a life sentence for charges including money laundering gets underway on Tuesday.

Vietnamese mogul scrambles to pay back bondholders as appeal against life sentence starts

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Tradeview Capital Sdn Bhd — a boutique fund management company licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) — has on Tuesday announced a distribution of a 7.03 sen dividend per unit for its flagship fund, the Tradeview Sustainability Fund (TSF), after logging an 18.8% return in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024.

Tradeview Capital delivers 18.8% return on ESG fund in 2024, announces 7.03 sen dividend

Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta president Raphael Bostic said he now sees just one interest-rate cut as likely this year, rather than two, with tariff hikes impeding progress on disinflation.

Fed’s Bostic now sees just one rate cut this year due to tariffs

Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management LLC remains bullish on Tesla Inc&nbsp;and expects the stock will hit US$2,600 (RM11,541.40) in five years, or almost 10 times its current price.

Cathie Wood sticks with Tesla, predicts stock to hit US$2,600

HOUSTON/NEW YORK (March 24): A liquefied natural gas (LNG)&nbsp;tanker&nbsp;is expected to arrive in Canada on April 1,&nbsp;to start cooling down LNG Canada's plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, considered the final step before the plant begins production of the superchilled gas.

Petronas’ joint venture LNG Canada to start cooldown of plant next week in final step before first LNG

Private equity deals in Asia-Pacific are showing signs of recovery, with transaction volumes in the region climbing 11% to US$176 billion (RM781.31 billion) last year and looking set to pick up further, according to global consultancy firm Bain &amp; Co.

Private equity poised for more deal activity in Asia, Bain says

Several&nbsp;airlines&nbsp;have updated their guidance on carrying lithium batteries onboard. The batteries are in devices such as cellphones and e-cigarettes, and&nbsp;can malfunction&nbsp;to produce smoke, fire or extreme heat.

Airlines that have updated their lithium battery policies

AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) announced that Bursa Malaysia had approved its request to suspend trading of two of its exchanged traded funds (ETF), which will take effect on Wednesday, March 26.

Bursa approves AHAM Capital's request to suspend trading of two ETFs for delisting

DeepSeek released updates to its V3 model that promise to deliver better programming capabilities, underscoring the Chinese AI start-up’s intent to remain a step ahead of competitors.

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