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AmInvest: Conventional and Shariah-Compliant Funds Guided by Deep Expertise
Malaysian fund-management firm AmInvest has four decades of experience in the sector. AmInvest is the funds management arm of AmFunds Management Berhad and AmIslamic Funds Management. Based in Malaysia, AmInvest has 40 years of experience managing unit trust funds, wholesale
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Lord Waverley: First In, Best Dressed — UK’s Bid to Join Key Regional Trade Agreement
The United Kingdom has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade agreement between 11 countries stretching from Vietnam to Peru, including Japan. Its members contain some of the fastest-growing economies in the world,
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Inflation, Used Cars, Silicon Chips and Supply-Demand: Links in a Worrying Chain
Chips — no, not the potato or chocolate kind, the electronic ones – are a driving force behind a spike in inflation. Whether it’s cars or computers, we depend on silicon chips — and a global shortage is having some
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Tadau Energy: Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun – Ultimate Energy Solution is Finding Traction
A strong focus on green and sustainability and to provide environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative to conventional power plants has always been a cornerstone of the business ethics of Tadau Energy Sdn Bhd (“Tadau Energy”). Tadau Energy aims to provide solution
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CFI.co Meets the Banque de Développement de Guinée Management: Banking for Nation-Building
Guinea’s connection with world finance dates back to the 17th century when gold from the region was used to mint the first machine-formed gold coins in Great Britain, known as “guineas”. Today, the country still possesses significant gold and diamond,
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Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng: A Miss and Bond Girl on a Quest for World Peace
Saving the world from the scourge of war: Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, of Tomorrow Never Dies fame, aims high. Earlier this year, the former Miss Malaysia put her obligatory desire for world peace to work as she attended the
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CFI.co Meets the MD of FrieslandCampina WAMCO: Rahul Colaco
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is an exciting world with a high rate of change, and the need to constantly meet the everyday needs of customers and consumers. It is also highly competitive, as several brands jostle to earn
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World Exchanges Agree Enhanced Sustainability Guidance
Guidance is culmination of year-long project by WFE’s Sustainability Working Group WFE sets out ‘material ESG metrics’ to include in disclosure guidance Guidance lists 33 indicators as measures of best sustainability practice WFE stresses exchanges are unique nexus between issuers
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IFC: Corporate Governance Gains Prominence with the Forthcoming ASEAN Economic Community
One of the much-anticipated events in Asia this year is the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community which will allow goods, services, and investments to flow more freely across the borders of Southeast Asian countries. The potential economic upside is
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Boosting Trade Competitiveness Key for Sustained Growth in Malaysia
Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow by 5.4% in 2014 and 4.6% in 2015, according to a new World Bank report. Exports rose in the previous two quarters and lifted Malaysia’s economic growth. The Malaysia Economic Monitor, launched today, notes
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