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Ringgit My Way

Ringgit My Way is a financial education series that provides sound advice for day-to-day money matters. Because finance should be made simple for all.

Personal Finance

Maintain Financial Wellness from Your Golden Years and Beyond

Discover key strategies to secure your financial future in retirement with Alliance Bank's tailored solutions for lasting financial wellness.

16 April 2025

Personal Finance

Raya in Style with Smart Finances

Here are some useful tips for celebrating Raya while managing your finances wisely. Read more.

28 February 2025

Personal Finance

Valentine’s Day: Celebrate Love with Thoughtful Deals

When it comes to finding the perfect gift for your loved one, consider looking for deals on bank products. Find out more.

14 February 2025

Personal Finance

Fortune Favours The Bold & Informed: Financial Tips for Chinese New Year

Discover how to secure your financial wellness this Chinese New Year with essential tips on savings, investments, and modern banking solutions.

20 January 2025

Personal Finance

Christmas on a Budget: Easy Money-Saving Tips

Here are some practical tips for having a joyous and affordable holiday season. Read more.

18 December 2024

Personal Finance

Essential Tips for Travel: A Wallet-Wise Traveller’s Guide

Whether you are a seasoned globetrotter or a novice traveller, here is how you can leverage travel hacking to elevate your journeys with a peaceful mind. Read more.

30 November 2024

Personal Finance

A Journey Towards Financial Freedom

One of the fundamental principles of money management is the concept of saving and growing your money. Read more.

31 October 2024

Personal Finance

Prepare Yourself to be Financially Ready for Your Future Education Path

The benefits of financial planning extend beyond just paying for education; they set the foundation for a stable and secure financial future.

30 September 2024

Personal Finance

Financial Responsibility: Managing Money for Preteens and Teenagers

As your children get older and prepare to transition into adulthood, it is a good idea to allow them to have more control and responsibility over their own money on how they save and spend it. Find out more.

31 August 2024

Personal Finance

Financial Responsibility: Managing Money for Kids

Why should we teach kids about financial literacy? The earlier children understand the value of money, the better equipped they are to make informed financial decisions as they grow. Find out more in this article.

31 July 2024

Personal Finance

Building a Nest Egg for Your Future Family with the Essentials

Financial certainty is about creating a secure foundation for your family's future. More than just having enough money to pay the bills, it ensures that your family can thrive, no matter what life throws your way. Find out more in this article.

30 June 2024

Personal Finance

Just married? What Are the Best Practices for Managing Joint Finances for Married Couples?

In this article, we'll explore some of the best practices for managing joint finances for married couples, including the benefits of joint accounts, how to set financial goals together, and how to communicate effectively about money.

31 May 2024

Personal Finance

Start Your Financial Journey Early: Unlocking Your Financial Potential

It’s important to start financial planning as you embark on your journey from a student to an independent adult. Having a solid financial plan in place is crucial, whether you have just started your first job, exploring new business opportunities, or simply enjoying the independence of being single.

30 April 2024

Personal Finance

Part 2 : Say Yes To Insurance and Why Is It Important?

Ensuring the safety of our home is a top priority whenever we move into a new residence. We tend to spend on home security systems, automated door locks, or surveillance cameras. Safety measures are fundamental in preventing unforeseen incidents.

28 February 2024

Personal Finance

Part 1 : Say Yes To Insurance and Why Is It Important?

We know that insurance is an important financial protection tool that safeguards against financial losses due to bodily injury or property damage. However, there is still misperception surrounding it that stops many of us from buying insurance.

26 January 2024

Personal Finance

Is There Such A Thing As Good Debt?

Not every debt is bad, learn how to tell the difference between good debt and bad debt.

14 September 2023

Personal Finance

Ditch Your Wallet & 'Carry' Around This Virtual Credit Card Wherever You Shop

Virtual credit cards take that technological advancement a step above, ridding people like you and me of the physical need to even carry anything in our pockets or purses, payment-wise.

28 August 2023

Personal Finance

Physical VS Virtual Credit Cards: What’s The Difference?

Being one of the few virtual credit cards in Malaysia, you might be wondering how a virtual credit card differs from a traditional physical one.

25 July 2023

Personal Finance

Scam Apps: How to Spot and Avoid Them

Did you know that one of the top scams are scam apps? Scam apps are especially dangerous because of how they can control your device and steal your money!

23 June 2023

Personal Finance

Gold – To Increase Defensiveness Of A Portfolio

What is the gold investment rationales? Find out in this article.

26 May 2023

Personal Finance

The 50-30-20 Budget Rule

Without a budget, it’s easy for us to overspend on non-essential items, which can lead to either saving a low amount or not saving at all. Learn how to manage your budget with the 50/30/20 Rule.

25 April 2023

Personal Finance

6 Personal Finance Tips For Fresh Grads

As a young adult who recently entered the workforce, what steps can you take to stay financially healthy? Here are six tips to help you out!

24 March 2023

Personal Finance

Stay Invested for the Long Term to Yield Good Returns

Learn how you can leverage on time for better returns on your investments.

21 February 2023

Personal Finance

Invest In The Right Assets

Manage your investments better through proper allocation of assets across different classes with varying risk profiles and potential returns.

16 January 2023

Personal Finance

Invest Regularly And Let The Money Grow Abundantly

Understanding the Basics of Investing before investing regularly and benefit from it in a long term.

21 December 2022

Personal Finance

Getting Rich And Richer With Compound Interest

Understand the basic concepts of compound interest and how you can earn more financially.

25 November 2022

Personal Finance

Inflation And Its Impacts On Your Investments

Inflation is an economy-wide, sustained rise in the average cost of goods and services over time. It is commonly measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which examines the weighted average of prices of consumer goods and services, such as food, transportation, and healthcare.

25 October 2022

Personal Finance

How To Teach Young Children About Money?

It’s important to cultivate the good habit of savings in your children and they will thank you for it later. Here’s how.

28 September 2022

Personal Finance

Why You Should Practice Regular Portfolio Rebalancing?

You have taken the first step to invest and next is review your investment portfolio. Read on to understand why you should review and rebalance your investment portfolio.

28 September 2022

Personal Finance

5 Money Moves To Be Financially Empowered

Here are the five money moves that you can make to take control of your personal finances.

28 September 2022

Personal Finance

Here's What You Need In Your Financial Toolbox

There’s many types of financial products and understanding which are the most important ones to have will benefit you in the long run.

28 September 2022

Be BizSmart®

Be BizSmart® is a content hub to help business owners and entrepreneurs find fast and innovative solutions to grow their business to greater heights. It’s business made simple.

Business Finance

Alliance Bank and The Shift Asia presents ESG for SME Forum 2025

Discover the untold stories behind the numbers, as this report delves deep into the intricacies of MSME operations.

02 April 2025

Business Finance

MSME Business Outlook Survey 2025

Discover the untold stories behind the numbers, as this report delves deep into the intricacies of MSME operations.

26 March 2025

Business Finance

Simplifying Your Halal Business Journey

Discover effective strategies to simplify your Halal journey. Discover how we can bring your Halal business to success with Halal in One Programme.

20 March 2025

Business Finance

Business Budgeting Strategies and Techniques for MSMEs in Malaysia

Discover essential budgeting strategies and techniques to empower MSMEs in Malaysia. Achieve financial clarity and control for business growth.

24 February 2025

Business Finance

Managing Your Business Debts and Strategies to Reduce Them

Managing finances is a key challenge for many Malaysian SMEs. Debt management is critical to business growth.

11 December 2024

Business Finance

The Ripple Effect of Supporting Local Businesses

Supporting local businesses is more than just a financial transaction.

08 November 2024

Business Finance

BilaBila Mart & ZUS Coffee: Don’t wait for things to get easier, startups must learn to adapt

BilaBila Mart and Zus Coffee shared how they pivoted their business model during the pandemic, and other advice for business adaptability.

19 August 2024

Business Finance

53 years in, here’s how Mamee is still adapting & catering to modern M’sian consumers

Mamee CEO Pierre Pang shared how they adapt to consumer behaviours and sustainability with real-life examples to thrive in the long run.

15 August 2024

Business Finance

When family ties & biz goals collide, here’s how this M’sian 2nd-gen successor finds solutions

Here are four strategies to manage family dynamics in business settings where tradition, innovation, and third-party input meet.

12 August 2024

Business Finance

MSME Business Outlook Survey 2024

Discover the untold stories behind the numbers, as this report delves deep into the intricacies of MSME operations.

19 March 2024

Business Finance

The Rise of Solopreneurship and How You May Maximise Your Gains!

Start working with others and getting them involved in your business.

27 February 2024

Business Finance

1st Half 2023 Update for MSME Business Outlook Survey 2023

The bank conducted a follow-up survey in July of 2023 to see how Malaysia Business Owners had since made progress in the 1st Half of 2023.

15 November 2023

Business Finance

Plan Your Way To A Successful Business

How to build a successful business plan for SME owners

18 August 2023

Business Finance

Key Metrics to Chart Your Business Growth Trajectory

4 categories of metrics to chart your business growth trajectory.

04 August 2023

Business Finance

Tips to Choosing a Great Business Partner

What is LLP? Understanding the LLP agreement and ways to be a great business partner.

21 July 2023

Business Finance

The How-to of Making Better Hiring Decisions

The How-to Of Making Better Hiring Decisions Knowing which type of employee suits your company needs & the labour laws in malaysia.

07 July 2023

Business Finance

The SME's Guide to Good Bookkeeping

Understanding of SME's guide to good bookkeeping. Bookkeeping is regularly recording a company’s financial transactions.

23 June 2023

Business Finance

Five Tips to Improve Your Chances of Getting That Business Loan Approved

5 ways to improve the chances of getting business loan approved.

09 June 2023

Business Finance

How To Get Your Business Loan/Financing Approved

Understanding how banks process loans/financings and what factors they consider when approving loans/financings can be very beneficial for business owners. Read on to find out more.

25 May 2023

Business Finance

Be Finance Ready For Your Business Start-up

Starting a business is a major undertaking - here are key steps to set you up for success along the way.

09 May 2023

Business Finance

Unlocking the Secret to Great Business Credit

Concerned about maintaining a positive business credit history? Don't fret, start by understanding your credit better with these steps!

09 May 2023

Business Finance

Five Common Types of Business Loans in Malaysia

Learn more about all the funding options that are available to your business and find out which type of business loan is best for your needs.

26 April 2023

Business Finance

Need Cash Flow For Your Business? Know Your Options And Choose Wisely

Feeling clueless about cash flow and financing? Fret not, here's a handy guide on how to better manage your cash flow.

21 April 2023

Business Finance

6 Best e-Commerce Marketing Strategies to Grow Traffic and Boost Conversion

Have you ever wondered what is e-Commerce Marketing? Here are 6 effective ways to do so.

21 March 2023

Business Finance

3 Things You Need To Keep Your Business Growing

It's easy for a business owner to be engrossed in day-to-day matters without realising how today's actions will affect your business tomorrow. Here are a few steps you can take to avoid your business potentially collapsing or growing

22 February 2023

Business Finance

Is Your Business Ready To Face The Ever-changing Landscape?3 Things You Need To Keep Your Business Growing

MELODI.FM talks to Alliance Bank on the evolving landscape and challenges which SMEs should consider with the help of effective solutions and advisory. Read this interview now.

22 February 2023

Business Finance

Behind The Numbers: Insights from Digital SME's MSME Outlook Survey 2023

Take a look into a snapshot of Malaysian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises' (MSMEs) key concerns, investment plans, digital initiatives, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations.

16 January 2023

Business Finance

4 Reasons To Start Your Banking Journey Digitally As A Business Owner

Find out how banking digitally can help you manage your business finances conveniently while on-the-go.

09 January 2023

Business Finance

Accelerate Your Digital Transformation In The Most Efficient And Cost-Effective Way

Learn about the 5 key steps that can prepare business owners for their digital business transformation.

25 December 2022

Business Finance

How We're Using Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Games To Engage Learners And Drive Innovation

Artificial intelligence can now be used to engage learners, increase their participation and drive innovation.

25 December 2022

Business Finance

How To Make A Loan Work For You

Considering on getting an injection of funds to boost the company’s growth? Can your small business qualify for a bank loan? Find the answers by reading this.

30 November 2022

Business Finance

How to Register Your New Company

Wondering what’s the registration procedure and the documents needed for new company registration? Learn more by reading here.

30 November 2022

Business Finance

How To Open A Business Current Account

Why is it important to open a Business Current Account and what are the processes? It just take 3 easy steps to do so. Read this to learn more.

25 November 2022

Business Finance

Choosing The Right Business Entity For Your New Company In Malaysia

Registering a business is necessary to prove that the business is valid and certified by law. Find out how to choose the right entity for your new business by reading on.

25 November 2022

Business Finance

Go Digital With These 5 Key Tools

5 key tools on BizSmart® Solution that can help accelerate your business via digitisation and automation. Find out more now.

25 November 2022

Business Finance

Why Should You Consider Having A Fixed Deposit Account?

Learn how fixed deposits (FDs) will be able to make a difference in your life and how it may impact your business' cashflow.

26 October 2022

Business Finance

One-stop Trade Financing In Your Pocket

Find out about our award winning trade financing platform where you can submit trade transactions anytime anywhere.

26 October 2022

Business Finance

Looking For An SME Loan? Here's A Guide To Finding The Right Loan

Want to increase working capital or expand your company, getting a loan is an important decision that can impact your cash flow. Here are four crucial factors to take into account when preparing for your loan application.

28 September 2022

Business Finance

Keeping Your Cash On A Tight Leash

How to manage and to improve the cash flow of your business, including dealing with customers, suppliers, other stakeholders and also how our Alliance Digital SME business loans can make a difference.

28 September 2022

Business Finance

Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees

Cash flow forecast is vital in ensuring the sustainability of your business and with the help of DSME loans, it can be improved it further.

28 September 2022

Insights

Get insight on hot topics and latest trends in the financial market.

Macro Insights Weekly - Wither green transition?

Global transition towards green energy will go on with or without the US

05 May 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Notes from IMF: Widening Tail risks

The IMF meetings revealed concern over US unilateralism and trade tension.

28 April 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Six dimensions of US trade negotiations

Expectations from US tariff negotiations

21 April 2025

Economic Focus: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: 1+1>2

JS-SEZ is poised for success

21 April 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Spillover from Trump's policy "flexibility"

Damage from trade war to the order of global trade may have a lasting impact

14 April 2025

Malaysia Property: Sustained growth momentum

Malaysia's property sector grew in 2024, with strong demand and positive outlook for 2025.

26 March 2025

Economic Focus: Resilient Domestic Demand

Malaysia's economy is poised for strong growth in 2025, supported by domestic demand and government policies.

26 March 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - The case for Europe

Potential comeback

24 March 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - The uncertainty trade

US showing signs of slowing growth amidst policy uncertainty.

17 March 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Recession watch?

Weakening growth markers and sticky inflation in the US

10 March 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - China’s offset to property market distress

China's economy is under pressure from the property sector, facing unsold inventory.

24 February 2025

Economic Focus: 4Q24 GDP: Ending on a high note

Malaysia economy continued to expand

17 February 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - 100 days of President Prabowo

Expenditure cuts to reorient allocations towards social assistance projects.

17 February 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Coming US economic noise and Fed

The game of tariffs has begun

03 February 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Impact of Trump's first week in office

Trump 2.0 kicked off with a flurry of executive orders.

27 January 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - The coming trade shock and Asia

Trump 2.0 is likely to raise tariffs, shifting costs to consumers.

20 January 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Soaring bond yields and the global economy

Synchronised rise in long-term yields in major markets

13 January 2025

Macro Insights Weekly - Economic scorecard for 2024

Global growth remains on an expansionary path

06 January 2025

Economic Focus: 2025 outlook: Rejuvenating the economy

Optimism Outlook for Malaysia's Economic

19 December 2024

Malaysia Property: Riding on Investment Renaissance

Malaysia's property sector continues steady growth; Supply overhang is no longer a concern

19 December 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - “Melt-up” risks

Post elections, parts of the US financial markets are facing melt-up risks.

28 November 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Trade war and USD

Near-term bull and medium-term bear on the USD.

18 November 2024

Economic Focus: 3Q24 GDP - Steady as she goes

Strongest quarterly growth since 2022

18 November 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Trump's world and Asia's playbook

Strategies for Asia on the coming intensification of trade war

11 November 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - US elections and the 2025 macro narrative

US elections are taking place at calm economic times

04 November 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - IMF Notes: Economic resiliency and financial risks

Global and ASEAN-5 growth is expected to remain stable in 2024-25.

28 October 2024

Economic Focus: Budget 2025: Sharing prosperity with all

Stronger economic growth expected for 2025

21 October 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Support for US consumers

Consumer confidence elevated as rates are cut

14 October 2024

Malaysia Property: Cautiously optimistic

Malaysia's property sector remains on a steady growth trajectory

24 September 2024

Economic Focus: Solid growth momentum

Solid growth trajectory to remain intact in 2H24 given sustained domestic consumption, robust investment activities, and growing exports.

24 September 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - End of inflation scare?

Easing in inflation pressures did not entail a global recession.

23 September 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Assessing global growth momentum

Key indicators to assess the current state of the global economy

09 September 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Complacent mood for the final stretch of 2024

Global markets and economy appear to be set for the final stretch with feel-good sentiments.

02 September 2024

Economic Focus: 2Q24 GDP - Strong growth momentum

2Q24 GDP grew 5.9% y-o-y on positive contribution from Services, Manufacturing and Construction sectors.

19 August 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Singapore at 59

Inequality in Singapore has improved, but it remains a key challenge.

12 August 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Slowdown cometh

Markets are concerned about US economic slowdown

05 August 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - US elections and markets

Relationship between US election outcomes and asset returns

29 July 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - ASEAN-6 - Go with the (portfolio) flow

FDI flows are diverging from China to other ASEAN countries.

15 July 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - De-dollarisation update

Countries are trying to depend less on the USD due to rising geopolitical tensions, sanctions and trade tariffs.

01 July 2024

Malaysia Property: All stars aligned

Malaysia's strong economic growth has led to resilient demand for properties.

27 June 2024

Economic Focus: Strong tailwinds

Solid fundamentals and diversified economic structure along with renewed government focus will help ensure the country's growth to stay intact.

25 June 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - High rates and property prices

High interest rates causes Asia real estate markets to remain under pressure

24 June 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Pitfalls of an everything rally

What are the drivers for the current rally, and how sustainable is it?

10 June 2024

Macro Insights Weekly: China trip notes - Isolating property sector risks

Key takeaways from China trip

04 June 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Resiliency of US residential housing market

US housing market to remain stable amid higher-for-longer rates expectation.

27 May 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Credit rally amidst monetary tightening

Rally in the global credit markets continues

20 May 2024

Economic Focus: 1Q24 GDP - Steady recovery

Malaysia's economy grew 4.2% y-o-y in 1Q24; growth prospects remain strong

20 May 2024

Economic Focus: Riding on resilient consumer spending

Sustained consumer spending amid revival of tourism industry and strong investment activities are expected to bolster growth momentum.

14 May 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - FX storm brewing

Political pressure from the US could push up volatility in global currencies.

13 May 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - A year without rate cuts?

Rate cuts likely on cooling inflation and slower jobs growth.

06 May 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Global growth looks good for 2Q24

Decent 2Q24 expected.

29 April 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Notes from IMF meetings: Shocks and resilience

The global economy showed resilience over the last two years, and outlook for 2024 seems to be improving.

22 April 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - What if 2% inflation remains elusive?

A shallow rate cut cycle expected.

15 April 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Implications of the strong US labour market

Stable US economy to be supported by growth in jobs and infrastructure.

08 April 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - What to make of the commodity cycle?

The commodity soft patch may be behind us with demand bottoming in China.

01 April 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Time to shed complacency

Risks to the Fed's rate cuts in 2024.

25 March 2024

Malaysia Property: Clear skies ahead

Malaysia's property market is expected to sustain its strong momentum in tandem with brighter economic outlook and improved supply-demand dynamics.

21 March 2024

Economic Focus: Firmly on path of recovery

Malaysia’s economy remains on a healthy growth trajectory as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and stronger investment activities while external trade is set to recover.

21 March 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Economic implication of shifting yield curves

Treasury selloff is leaving markets unruffled.

18 March 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - China after the NPC

Ambitious growth and policies were set during the annual National People's Congress.

11 March 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - A health-check on Hong Kong SAR

The game isn't over yet.

04 March 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - A health-check on India

India's key drivers toward sustainable growth.

26 February 2024

Economic Focus: 4Q23 GDP - Dented by sluggish external trade

Malaysia’s economy moderated in 4Q23, charting growth of 3.0% y-o-y on weaker external demand.

19 February 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - A health-check on China

Despite stimulus and measures, weak sentiment and financial market stress persist.

19 February 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Implications of a "no-landing" scenario

Resilient economy amid above-target inflation could lead to a no-landing scenario.

13 February 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Singapore's brightening semiconductor outlook

Despite constraints, prospects for Singapore’s semiconductor sector seem bright.

05 February 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Complacent Markets

Sharp rally in the US markets backed by strong economic data.

29 January 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Mild recovery in Asian exports

Data suggests that the downcycle is bottoming out, but outlook is not yet rosy.

22 January 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Assessing disinflation

The journey towards central banks’ target inflation is likely to be bumpy.

16 January 2024

Macro Insights Weekly - Rate cuts? Not so fast

Despite market's enthusiasm, the Fed would likely wait till mid-year before easing.

08 January 2024

Malaysia Property: Growing with Madani Economy

Sustained sector recovery with improving suppy-demand dynamics.

21 December 2023

Economic Focus: 2024 Outlook - Brighter prospects

Better prospects for Malaysia's economy in 2024 with growing domestic demand and receding external headwinds.

21 December 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - Three scenarios for 2024

Three possible scenarios for the global economy and markets in 2024.

11 December 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - A welcome dollar correction

USD softening to provide a relief to hard currency borrowers.

27 November 2023

Economic Focus: 3Q23 GDP - Solid fundamentals supporting growth

Malaysia’s economy remained on a solid footing as 3Q23 GDP grew 3.3% y-o-y amid weaker external demand, thanks to resilient domestic demand.

21 November 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - Fed and ECB's balance sheet headaches

The Fed’s and ECB’s balance sheets remain large, despite steady quantitative tightening.

20 November 2023

Economic Focus: Domestic economy remains resilient

Malaysia economy grew 3.3% y-o-y in 3Q23 on sustained domestic demand.

15 November 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - US treasury supply and demand

Is there demand for US Treasury bonds?

14 November 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - USD strength and Asian FX

While the Fed’s high-for-long narrative may cause currency weakness in Asia, risks are manageable.

30 October 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - Wars, high rates, asset prices

The economic horizon is currently laden by wars and rising rates.

23 October 2023

Budget 2024: Delivering on reform promises

Economic Reform, Empowering the People.

16 October 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - Notes from Marrakech: Polycrisis and resilience

Notes from the annual meetings of IMF and the World Bank.

16 October 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - Rising yields the last hurrah of this cycle

Rising yields reflect market’s concerns on the massive supply of bonds, and the Fed’s hawkishness, among others.

09 October 2023

Macro Insights Weekly: What to make of the US treasury selloff

Inflation has been easing, yet bond yields have risen sharply in the last quarter. What to make of this?

02 October 2023

Economic Focus: Riding on Madani Economy Framework

How will Malaysia’s economy perform under the Madani Economy Framework?

29 September 2023

Malaysia Property: Light at the end of the tunnel

Is Malaysia’s property market turning around after a long downturn?

21 September 2023

China: Testament of policy effectiveness hitherto

China’s key economic indicators are expected to stabilize backed by stimulus measures.

14 September 2023

Macro Insights Weekly: When will Asia’s export engine hum?

Despite ongoing monetary tightening, the US is set for another strong quarter. What will drive growth lower?

11 September 2023

Macro Insights Weekly - Odd case of US disinflation and surging growth

Despite ongoing monetary tightening, the US is set for another strong quarter. What will drive growth lower?

28 August 2023

Economic Focus: Moderated growth in 2Q23

Malaysian economy grew in 2Q on resilient private spending despite challenging external demand.

21 August 2023

Macro Insights Weekly: What will mark China's trough?

Key measures needed for China’s economic activities and sentiment to bottom.

14 August 2023

ASEAN-6: Watching weather risks

The return of El-Nino poses threat to ASEAN-6 agriculture and economy.

08 August 2023

Malaysia Property: A tale of two worlds

Sector’s recovery momentum remain intact.

30 June 2023

Podcasts

Whether you're new in finance or an SME owner, you can now find the bite-sized information you need by tuning in to our podcasts to learn more about personal and business finances.

Are You Managing Your Business Payroll Efficiently?

Listen on for some tips on how to manage your payroll efficiently.

10 April 2025

Challenges in Sustainable Marketing And Their Solutions

Environmentally conscious consumers are pushing brands and companies to adopt sustainable marketing. What are some of the challenges faced with sustainable marketing and solutions to address them. Tune in!

10 March 2025

A Quick One: Building A Strong Online Presence For Your Business

Tune in for some quick how-tos on building a strong online presence for your business.

14 February 2025

A Quick One: How To Improve Your Cashflow

Learning how to manage and improve your cashflow ensures the survival and growth of your business. Tune in to discover some tips on how to do so.

03 January 2025

Challenges Small Business Owners Face During The Holiday Seasons and How To Overcome Them

Let’s get into some of the biggest challenges business owners face during the holiday seasons.

03 December 2024

Benefits of Adopting Green Marketing

Now that you know what green marketing is, what are some of its key benefits? Listen on to find out more.

05 November 2024

What is Green Marketing?

Tune in to find out more about green marketing or also known as sustainable marketing.

05 October 2024

Alternative Ways to Fund Your Business

Listen on to find out more about alternative funding or financing options for your small business.

05 September 2024

Part 3 of Start Your Financial Journey Early

As you begin your career, things seem uncertain, and thinking about insurance might be the last thing on your mind. Tune in now.

17 May 2024

Part 2 of Start Your Financial Journey Early

Alliance Bank has launched the first in-app virtual credit card in Malaysia as part of its innovative and green solution in the market. Tune in now.

16 May 2024

Start Your Financial Journey Early: Unlocking Your Financial Potential

It’s important to start financial planning as you embark on your journey from a student to an independent adult. Tune in to find out more.

15 May 2024

Going Green For Your Company

What are some key steps you can take to turn your business into a green one? Listen on to find out more.

29 April 2024

A Quick One: Top 3 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

Three quick tips you need to know, listen on to find out what they are.

14 March 2024

Are You What Investors Are Looking For?

Tune in to find out what are some of the key things that investors look for before investing so that you can start preparing now.

28 February 2024

What is Digital Cash?

We know what cash is, but have you heard of digital cash? What exactly is digital cash? Let us break it down for you. Tune in now.

27 February 2024

What Can You Do with Your Ang Pow Money?

Instead of spending your ang pow money this time around, how about using it to either grow your fund or contribute it meaningfully? Tune in to find out how.

18 January 2024

The ESG Mindset

Discover four easy ways on how to incorporate ESG practices into your business by listening on.

17 January 2024

A Quick One: Collateral-Free Loan/Financing

Find out what collateral-free loan/financing means by listening on.

29 October 2023

5 Ways To Improve Business Efficiency

Whether you are starting out or already in the thick of running your own business, there are always ways to improve efficiency. Here are five ways on how to do just that, listen on.

29 September 2023

Profit Vs Purpose: The ESG Gap

In business, you can do well while doing good, tune in to find out how.

24 August 2023

A Quick One: Solar Facts

Three quick facts about solar energy which will make you consider switching to it for your business! Tune in now.

31 July 2023

How Much Investment Risks Can I Take?

What is your risk tolerance level? What is risk profiling? Are your UTF investments causing sleepless nights?

26 June 2023

How Can ESG Create Value For Your Business?

Find out three ways ESG can create value for your business, listen on now.

23 June 2023

Solo-preneurship

Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding journey, but also a lonely one however there are many ways to work with other people of the same wavelength without getting them involved in your business. Listen on to find out more.

25 May 2023

The ABCs of Business Financing Terms

Know your ABCs of business financing terms to help ease your application!

25 April 2023

Why Go Solar For My Business?

You can capitalise on the many benefits of adding solar energy to your business - here are the first three winning benefits!

14 March 2023

Ditch The Plastic Bags!

Businesses, big or small, can make an impact by ditching plastic bags in their day-to-day operations with these practical tips!

14 March 2023

How Long Does It Take To Double My Investments?

How to estimate the time needed to double your money? Find out in this podcast.

16 February 2023

Where To Seek Advice On Investing?

There are various ways or channels that you can invest in unit trusts. Find out in this podcast.

16 January 2023

How Do I Digitise My Business?

Businesses need to keep up with the speed at which technology unfolds. What are some of the ways your business can adopt new forms of technology? Tune in to find out more!

06 January 2023

Who's Your Successor?

If your business is your legacy, it's good to start thinking about “what ifs” and prepare for them. Listen on to discover for preparations you can put in place.

06 January 2023

Easy ESG For Your Business Starting Today

3 easy ways to embed ESG into your business, as soon as today. Discover these easy steps by tuning in now! #LeaveAGreenLegacy #PreserveTheFuture

06 January 2023

Keep The Links Strong In Your Supply Chain Business

The pandemic has posed major challenges to the supply chains globally but not all is lost as this is a great opportunity for companies to adapt to the fast-changing needs of consumers. Tune in to discover ways to strengthen the links

06 January 2023

Investing With Peace Of Mind

Be aware of the importance of buying investment products that are approved by the regulators. Find out in this podcast.

08 December 2022

How To Spot And Avoid Financial And Investment Scams?

Spotting a scam is not as simple as it looks. Find out in this podcast.

24 November 2022

Getting Your Financing Application Approved

Business plans differ from one another and the one that assesses the viability of your endeavour can inspire confidence in banks to offer the financing your business needs.

21 November 2022

People, The Heart Of Your Business

A ship without a skilled and harmonious crew can't sail far, this goes the same for your business too. Tune in to find out how you can be a star employer that attracts top talents!

21 November 2022

The Right Timing For Business Financing

Know what they say about the perfect timing? Well, it appears that business financing has its own perfect timing too - a calculated, well-timed one. Listen on to find out how the right timing ccan work in your favour.

21 November 2022

3 Quick Tips On Keeping Up In Business

How can your business thrive through the ever evolving economy? Here are three quick tips, so tune in!

21 November 2022

The ABCs Of Investing

What is the most basic concept that one must understand and embrace when it comes to investing? Find out in this podcast.

25 October 2022

Is Your Business Financials In Tip-Top Condition?

Have you done the necessary to ensure your business financials is in tip-top condition? Listen on for a quick checklist to make sure you have done so.

18 October 2022

4 Types Of Insurance A Business Owner Should Know

Securing your business with adequate coverage protects you and your company from inherent risks. Listen on to find out the four types of insurance or takaful you as a business owner should consider taking on.

18 October 2022

5 Tips To A Good Marketing Strategy

Without a good marketing strategy, your new product or service may not yield a positive reach or business return. Tune in for five great tips on how to have a good marketing strategy.

18 October 2022

How To Find The Right Business Loan/Financing For You

Getting a loan or financing is an important decision that can impact your cash flow so how do you know which loan or financing is the right one for you? Tune in to find out more.

18 October 2022

What Are Your Financial Goals And Why It Is Important to Have Them?

Take charge of your finances by setting financial goals. Get to know the different types of financial goals in this podcast.

28 September 2022

What Is A Business Cash Flow Forecast?

Learn what is a cash flow forecast and why a cash flow forecast is important to help business owners find out if there is a need for you to increase working capital to ensure the sustainability of your business.

28 September 2022

The 3 Stages Of Wealth Management

Understanding how we should manage our wealth during different life stages is crucial to achieving our financial goals.

28 September 2022

Mind The Savings Gap

What should we do to be prepared for life's unexpected curved ball? Find out in this podcast.

28 September 2022

Business Cash Flow 101 And Tips To Manage It Better

Managing a healthy cash flow is a much needed skill for a business owner as the survival and growth of your business depends on it. Tune in as we share a few tips on how to manage your cash flow better.

28 September 2022

How To Build A Solid Savings Plan

It is good to have some savings set aside but how much should we save? Find out in this podcast.

28 September 2022

To Invest Or Not To Invest?

The golden question that many of us asks. Find out how we address this classic question in this podcast.

28 September 2022

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