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Avoiding obvious mistakes: Octa broker breaks down security tools in trading
There are multiple risk factors in trading, and navigating them requires patience and experience. To alleviate that pressure, modern trading platforms offer some highly practical tools that help to manage risks and avoid losses. Unfortunately, many traders are either unaware of these tools or have got used to trading without them. In this article,

FedEx empowers APAC businesses to navigate global trade shifts
Federal Express Corporation is helping businesses across Asia Pacific navigate an evolving trade landscape marked by tariff-induced uncertainties and heightened customs complexity. FedEx has been conducting webinars to help its customers stay agile in managing regulatory changes and responding to shifting trade environments. The response to its lat

Zurich launches travel takaful on ShopeePay
ShopeePay announces its partnership with Zurich General Takaful to launch their first travel takaful plan, Zurich Travel Takaful. Meeting a growing demand for Shariah-compliant protections, Zurich Travel Takaful keeps users protected as they embark on their travels, starting from as low as RM3 per day for domestic travel and RM15.99 per day for int

Alibaba Cloud’s new whitepaper shows how AI can power sustainable business transformation
A new whitepaper released by Alibaba Cloud, Driving Sustainability with AI: A Guide to Partnering with Technology Service Providers, offers a forward-looking blueprint for how organisations can harness digital infrastructure — particularly AI and cloud computing — to accelerate their sustainable journey. Based on insights from the Tech-Driven Susta

Psychological traps in trading: Octa Broker’s perspective on avoiding costly mistakes
Even the most seasoned Contract for Difference (CFD) traders can fall into psychological traps—from chasing the hype to holding poor trades out of stubborn hope. Emotional biases can cloud judgment and lead even experienced traders to costly blunders. However, psychological resilience reduces the risk of a loss. Octa Broker, as part of its commitme

TikTok Shop and KPDN introduce #ShopSafe Tips
TikTok Shop has partnered with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to spread awareness on #ShopSafe tips for online scam prevention. #ShopSafe is part of a wider online scam awareness initiative by TikTok Shop to empower Malaysians through education. YB Datuk Armizan bin Mohd Ali, Minister of KPDN, emphasised, “We are […]

Tune Protect and Ticket2U unveil ticket refund insurance
Tune Protect Malaysia (Tune Protect), a leading digital insurer, has partnered with Ticket2U, Malaysia’s premier ticketing platform, to introduce Ticket Refund Insurance for events in Malaysia. The comprehensive plan covers tickets for a wide range of events, including conferences, marathons, runs, concerts, festivals, and sports tournaments, ensur

SC issues revised guidelines on advertising for capital market products and related services
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today released a revised version of the Guidelines on Advertising for Capital Market Products and Related Services. The Guidelines was revised to update certain requirements and guidance taking into account advertising and promotional trends globally and domestically, including the growing prominence of socia