I've attended a training session by iFast Capital Sdn. Bhd last week. Frankly speaking, I would say that it is the future of unit trust investing in Malaysia. Who is iFast Capital Sdn. Bhd iFAST Financial Pte Ltd is Singapore's leading online distributor of unit trusts as well as the leading operator of an investment platform for financial advisers and financial institutions. They are operating the successful platform of Fundsupermart.com in Singapore. Now, they had come to Malaysia and launched the Fundsupermart.com.my which distributes about 70 unit trust funds from eight different unit ...

There is an article at The Star about inspecting the property. Architect Anthony Lee shared some useful tips. I have been hunting for properties lately. These tips are published just on time. We shouldn't overlook minor defects because it might lead to major problems requiring corrective renovation in the future, hurting your pocket even more. The tips include: checking outside the house for big trees - too close may cause structural problems checking the fences and gates (inspect the base) checking the roof gutter - make sure they run on a straight line - water ...

Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) just launched a new Structured Investment Fund (SIF). This RM3 billion closed-end fund will invest in structured products and a property trust that owns PNB buildings. Some people may not know who are PNB. But I am sure you have heard of Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN). PNB is currently managing RM76 billion worth of funds from 8.8 million unitholders of ASN, ASW, ASG, etc. What's a structured investment fund? A structured investment product is generally a pre-packaged investment strategy which is based on derivatives (ie. options etc) but which ...

There is a great discussion about gold investment at Personal Finance Money Tips forum, here.

I bought this book at Borders, Queensbay Mall Penang for RM52.95. I wonder why there are so many books' cover design or title use either "Starbucks" or coffee? Take a look yourself: [gallery] This is a review of the book that grab my attention for the past few weeks - Finding the Next Starbucks by Michael Moe. About the author Michael Moe,CFA, is the cofounder, chairmanm and CEO of ThinkEquity Partners L.L.C, and was formerly director of global growth stock research at Merrill Lynch. He has been named to Institutional Investor's All American research team ...

Most people think that land investment is only for real estate developers, who buy big parcels of land for commercial, or residential development. But actually, investing in land is one of the sound investment strategies available for common investor, both large and small. Why Invest in Land? possibly higher profits less risk - imagine your land got hit by a bomb, it is still a land anyway. greater flexibility for maximizing value - you can plan your dream project on it. easier and simpler investment management land is real - it is tangible, can be visited, ...