Finance

Beyond ESG: Impact Investing Is About Better Business, Not Lower Returns

Impact investing need not mean sacrificing returns, panellists at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum 2026 say, as investors increasingly look beyond ESG labels to measurable outcomes while Malaysia’s alternative financing platforms grapple with exits, governance and repeat capital.
Finance

Malaysia Private Capital: Liew Urges Turning Economic Challenges Into Investable Opportunities

Malaysia private capital is entering a new phase as shifting global conditions create opportunities to move up the value chain, strengthen the country’s regional position and turn emerging economic challenges into new areas for investment, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
Finance
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Europe Is Burning Cash To Assist Businesses In Midst Of An Energy Crisis.

BRUSSELS - On Wednesday, Germany nationalized gas importer Uniper (UN01.DE), and Britain capped the wholesale cost of electricity and gas for businesses, in Europe's...
Climate Change

After Merge, Ethereum Spent $20B In Shanghai Splurge

NEW YORK - The Merge came, saw and conquered. Not that you'd guess from crypto prices. The Ethereum blockchain's mega-upgrade finally went live on...
Finance

The Ethereum Blockchain Reducing Energy Consumption Through Software Upgrade

NEW YORK - The Ethereum blockchain's software has been overhauled, drastically reducing its energy consumption, its inventor and co-founder tweeted on Thursday. According to the...
Finance

Wall Street Suffers Its Worst Loss In Two Years Following CPI Data

NEW YORK CITY - On Tuesday, a broad sell-off sent US stocks tumbling after a stronger-than-expected inflation report dashed hopes that the Federal Reserve...
Economy

Cryptoverse: Blockchain Bridges Keep Falling Into Troubled Waters

NEW YORK CITY - Another day, another hack, and yet another blockchain bridge is destroyed. It was the seventh hack of 2022 to target an...
Finance

Bitcoin Beats The Heat In July, According To Crypto Experts

NEW YORK - It's been a good month for bitcoin, which we haven't said in a long time. After months of decline, it increased by...
Finance

No, CPI Is Not The Ultimate Tool To Measure Inflation

Is our inflation rate REALLY among the lowest in the region? According to the Department Of Statistics Malaysia, the inflation in June was 3.4% compared...
Analysis

“Crisis? What Crisis?” Venture Capitalists Bet Big On Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK - There is some good news. Despite the fact that the crypto sector is shivering in the cold, venture capitalists are pouring money...
Finance

Is Raising Interest Rate An Effective Tool To Fight Inflation?

Bank Negara Malaysia has raised the interest rate again, the third time this year, to counter inflation First of all, please be reminded that economics,...
Analysis

Crypto Enthusiasts Holding Their Breaths For A Bitcoin Bounce

NEW YORK - If you're hoping for a bitcoin recovery, you might have to wait months. That's the conclusion of some technical experts looking...
Finance

“Shrimps” And “Whales” Keep Bitcoin Afloat

Despite having heavily negative portfolios, these two opposing factions of HODLers are determined to drive back the bears. NEW YORK CITY - The crypto world's...
Finance

Analysts See OPR Hitting 3pc By 2023

The majority believe the rate hikes would continue for the rest of the year amid rising inflation KUALA LUMPUR — Analysts believed Bank Negara Malaysia...
Economy