Abu Dhabi Launches FIDA Cluster To Drive Future Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi has unveiled the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, a major new initiative aimed at accelerating next-generation financial innovation and strengthening the emirate’s role as a global capital hub.

Virtue Trustee Unveils Wealth Protection Solutions Aligned With MADANI Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Virtue Trustee Bhd (VTB) has launched a comprehensive suite of trustee, Islamic trust, and legacy-planning solutions, aimed at providing professional, secure and transparent wealth protection for all Malaysians, fully aligned with the national MADANI framework’s core values.

Taishin Financial Completes Merger With Shin Kong, Targets NT$1 Trillion AUM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Taishin Financial Holding has completed its merger with Shin Kong Financial Holding, with their asset management subsidiaries becoming the first units to finalise integration.

Global Wealth Migration Driven By Rising Private Healthcare Costs - Henley & Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- A sharp acceleration in global wealth migration in 2025 is colliding with rapidly diverging private healthcare costs worldwide, making the availability and price of reliable private care a key factor for high-net-worth families deciding where to live, invest, or secure residence and citizenship.

Higher Dividends And ROE To Drive Banking Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.

Fitch Learning Expands With MALS, CSI Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Fitch Learning has completed its acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions (MALS) and the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), strengthening its position as a global provider of financial training and professional certifications.

Vietnam’s Bao Minh Insurance Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (BMI).

Knowledge Dimension Of Islamic Financial Literacy Has Room For Improvement - Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public still lacks an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects and principles related to Islamic finance, according to the 2025 Islamic Financial Literacy Index survey.

Webull Malaysia Partners AHAM Capital To Launch Moneybull

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Webull Malaysia, a subsidiary of Webull Corporation, has announced a strategic partnership with AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) to launch Moneybull, a cash management solution that allows investors to maximise returns on their idle or uninvested cash, while retaining full liquidity. 

EPF Appoints Mohamad Hafiz As CIO, Ahmad Rizal As CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has appointed Mohamad Hafiz Kassim as its new chief investment officer (CIO) and Ahmad Rizal Omar as chief financial officer (CFO), both effective today.

KWAP Appoints Abdul Hakim Amir Zainol As New CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has appointed Abdul Hakim Amir Zainol as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective Nov 12,  2025.

Cheng & Co Expands Mid-shore Wealth Management Presence With Alpadis Trust Labuan Acquisition

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Cheng & Co Group has strengthened its regional wealth management capabilities with the acquisition of Alpadis Trust (Labuan) Limited, now officially renamed Indah International Trust Limited.