Eq8 Capital Rebrands and Partners with PhillipCapital to Enhance ETF Access
Eq8 Capital has rebranded and partnered with PhillipCapital to provide greater access to its top-performing EQ8US50 ETF through EPF’s i-Invest portal. This collaboration aims to enhance investment opportunities and expand the ETF market in Malaysia. 15 May 2024 – Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd (“Eq8”), formerly known as i-VCAP Management Sdn Bhd and Malaysia’s leading equity Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) manager, has...
HLIB Introduces Brokerage Fee Waiver on Shopee to Enhance Accessibility to Investments
Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has introduced a brokerage fee waiver on Shopee, offering up to RM100 to new customers opening accounts, making it the first bank in Malaysia to do so on the platform. The move is part of HLIB’s commitment to improving accessibility and convenience to investment products, reflecting its efforts to meet customers where they are, particularly in the online space amidst the rise of e-commerce....
Luno Expands Cryptocurrency Offerings in Malaysia with Cosmos and Polkadot
Luno, a regulated digital asset exchange in Malaysia, has added Cosmos (ATOM) and Polkadot (DOT) to its platform, providing users with more cryptocurrency investment options. 3 May 2024 – Luno, a regulated digital asset exchange (DAX) under the Securities Commission Malaysia, has broadened its cryptocurrency offerings with the introduction of Cosmos (ATOM) and Polkadot (DOT) to its platform. Cosmos, a decentralized network,...
SC Malaysia and IsDB Group Forge Collaboration to Boost Islamic Capital Market and Fintech Initiatives
The Securities Commission Malaysia and the Islamic Development Bank Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in Islamic capital market (ICM) and fintech, focusing on waqf development. The collaboration aims to promote innovation, social finance, and investment, benefiting both Malaysia and other IsDB member countries. 1 May 2024 – The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Islamic...
