KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, FSMOne Malaysia has published what its individual clients’ unit trust investments actually returned. Over the 12 months from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, those investments returned an average of 18.8%, net of sales charges and fund management fees. The figure was shared at FSMOne Malaysia’s Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2026/27, held at W Kuala Lumpur.

The 18.8% covers clients’ full unit trust holdings, from money market and fixed income to balanced and equity funds and is measured across all FSMOne individual client accounts with unit trust investments.

Over the same period, unit trust investments held through the Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) returned an average of 25.37%, while unit trust investments made with EPF savings through the EPF Members Investment Scheme returned an average of 16.5%.

Over the year, FSMOne clients’ unit trust investments carried notable exposure to Asia, Japan, the technology sector and gold. Asia and technology were among the markets and themes where FSMOne’s research held a constructive view throughout the period, and that positioning is reflected in the results.

FSMOne Malaysia General Manager, Mr Koh Soo Cheng said, “Two decisions shape an investor’s outcome more than any other: what to invest in, and where. This year, we are sharing what those decisions delivered for our clients.”

“Those returns came from getting two things right, choosing quality funds and being in the right markets, which is exactly what we help investors do: our Recommended Unit Trusts list takes the work out of fund selection, and our research points to where the opportunities are.”

The Awards recognised 43 funds across 35 categories, covering asset classes, geographies, and both conventional and Islamic strategies, with 15 fund houses among this year’s winners. The full list is available at www.fsmone.com.my.

FSMOne Assistant Manager, Research, Mr Kevin Khaw said, “Global markets have delivered strong returns despite concerns surrounding trade tensions, geopolitical developments, fiscal deficits, and the interest rate outlook. However, one characteristic of this rally has been the growing concentration of returns among a relatively small group of companies and sectors.”

Khaw noted that investors should look beyond the handful of US mega-cap beneficiaries within the Digital Economy theme. “The next phase of growth is likely to create opportunities across semiconductors, digital platforms, cloud infrastructure, software, data centre enablers, and the broader AI ecosystem.”

While the US remains a key focus, Khaw added that Asia presents broader opportunities backed by improved earnings and reasonable valuations. Several markets within the region could benefit from structural reforms, technological advancement, and increasing capital flows.

He highlighted that Singapore stands out for investors who are seeking quality and resilience. “Investors are effectively being paid to wait, with attractive dividend yields, while a strong banking sector, healthy corporate balance sheets, and ongoing capital market initiatives support long-term earnings growth.”

While challenges remain, China’s supportive policy measures signal renewed opportunities. FSMOne remains constructive on artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and digital innovation sectors.

Meanwhile, corporate governance reforms and structural changes continue to strengthen Japan’s long-term investment case.

Overall, FSMOne maintains a constructive outlook on Asia as a major beneficiary of supply chain diversification, technological investment, and regional capital flows. Fixed income continues to offer real income and diversification benefits.

“Following the strong rally across global equities, technology, and Asian markets this year, investors should not overlook the importance of portfolio reviews and rebalancing. While long-term opportunities remain attractive, maintaining appropriate asset allocation and risk discipline is often more important than attempting to maximise returns from the latest market winner,” Khaw concluded.

About FSMOne Malaysia & iFAST Capital

FSMOne Malaysia (previously known as Fundsupermart.com Malaysia) is a Multi-Asset Investment Platform under iFAST Capital Sdn. Bhd. (“iFAST Capital”), established in Malaysia since 2008.

iFAST Capital is a subsidiary of iFAST Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. which is wholly owned by iFAST Corporation Ltd. (“iFAST Corporation”). Incorporated in 2000 and listed on the Singapore Exchange Mainboard in December 2014, iFAST Corporation operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mainland China and the UK.

Media Contact:

Chin Ru Shi | +6019 266 2666 | rushi@ifastfinancial.com / ir@ifastfinancial.com

Visit www.fsmone.com.my for more details.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, FSMOne Malaysia has published what its individual clients’ unit trust investments actually returned. Over the 12 months from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, those investments returned an average of 18.8%, net of sales charges and fund management fees. The figure was shared at FSMOne Malaysia’s Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2026/27, held at W Kuala Lumpur.

The 18.8% covers clients’ full unit trust holdings, from money market and fixed income to balanced and equity funds and is measured across all FSMOne individual client accounts with unit trust investments.

Over the same period, unit trust investments held through the Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) returned an average of 25.37%, while unit trust investments made with EPF savings through the EPF Members Investment Scheme returned an average of 16.5%.

Over the year, FSMOne clients’ unit trust investments carried notable exposure to Asia, Japan, the technology sector and gold. Asia and technology were among the markets and themes where FSMOne’s research held a constructive view throughout the period, and that positioning is reflected in the results.

FSMOne Malaysia General Manager, Mr Koh Soo Cheng said, “Two decisions shape an investor’s outcome more than any other: what to invest in, and where. This year, we are sharing what those decisions delivered for our clients.”

“Those returns came from getting two things right, choosing quality funds and being in the right markets, which is exactly what we help investors do: our Recommended Unit Trusts list takes the work out of fund selection, and our research points to where the opportunities are.”

The Awards recognised 43 funds across 35 categories, covering asset classes, geographies, and both conventional and Islamic strategies, with 15 fund houses among this year’s winners. The full list is available at www.fsmone.com.my.

FSMOne Assistant Manager, Research, Mr Kevin Khaw said, “Global markets have delivered strong returns despite concerns surrounding trade tensions, geopolitical developments, fiscal deficits, and the interest rate outlook. However, one characteristic of this rally has been the growing concentration of returns among a relatively small group of companies and sectors.”

Khaw noted that investors should look beyond the handful of US mega-cap beneficiaries within the Digital Economy theme. “The next phase of growth is likely to create opportunities across semiconductors, digital platforms, cloud infrastructure, software, data centre enablers, and the broader AI ecosystem.”

While the US remains a key focus, Khaw added that Asia presents broader opportunities backed by improved earnings and reasonable valuations. Several markets within the region could benefit from structural reforms, technological advancement, and increasing capital flows.

He highlighted that Singapore stands out for investors who are seeking quality and resilience. “Investors are effectively being paid to wait, with attractive dividend yields, while a strong banking sector, healthy corporate balance sheets, and ongoing capital market initiatives support long-term earnings growth.”

While challenges remain, China’s supportive policy measures signal renewed opportunities. FSMOne remains constructive on artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and digital innovation sectors.

Meanwhile, corporate governance reforms and structural changes continue to strengthen Japan’s long-term investment case.

Overall, FSMOne maintains a constructive outlook on Asia as a major beneficiary of supply chain diversification, technological investment, and regional capital flows. Fixed income continues to offer real income and diversification benefits.

“Following the strong rally across global equities, technology, and Asian markets this year, investors should not overlook the importance of portfolio reviews and rebalancing. While long-term opportunities remain attractive, maintaining appropriate asset allocation and risk discipline is often more important than attempting to maximise returns from the latest market winner,” Khaw concluded.

About FSMOne Malaysia & iFAST Capital

FSMOne Malaysia (previously known as Fundsupermart.com Malaysia) is a Multi-Asset Investment Platform under iFAST Capital Sdn. Bhd. (“iFAST Capital”), established in Malaysia since 2008.

iFAST Capital is a subsidiary of iFAST Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. which is wholly owned by iFAST Corporation Ltd. (“iFAST Corporation”). Incorporated in 2000 and listed on the Singapore Exchange Mainboard in December 2014, iFAST Corporation operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mainland China and the UK.

Media Contact:

Chin Ru Shi | +6019 266 2666 | rushi@ifastfinancial.com / ir@ifastfinancial.com

Visit www.fsmone.com.my for more details.

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Liases Foras Introduces the Alpha Grade Luxury Asset Framework; Names Nagpur India’s #1 Emerging Luxury Investment Market

New five-pillar standard identifies the developments delivering superior appreciation, rental yield, long-term value and ranks South Nagpur as India’s highest-upside luxury corridor

MUMBAI, India, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Liases Foras, an independent real estate research and analytics firm has unveiled the Alpha Grade Luxury Asset Framework, a research-driven benchmark created to define what separates investment-grade luxury developments from conventional premium housing and to identify the conditions that generate sustained long-term value in India’s evolving luxury real estate market.

Built through analysis of India’s emerging luxury markets, the framework identifies five factors that must work together to create superior outcomes: brand credibility, strategic location, lifestyle product design, hospitality and services integration, and HNI community exclusivity. The research finds that developments meeting all five conditions consistently outperform broader luxury markets, delivering 12-18% CAGR appreciation and 15-30% higher resale premiums, while strengthening rental potential and long-term asset quality.

As part of the study, Liases Foras evaluated India’s Top 5 Emerging Luxury Markets: Nagpur, Indore, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad and Lucknow, assessing infrastructure readiness, capital appreciation potential, cost effectiveness, market maturity and future investment attractiveness. The report identifies Nagpur as India’s most compelling emerging luxury investment destination, citing its rare combination of large-scale infrastructure creation, cost effectiveness, low luxury penetration and early-stage market formation. Compared with peer markets, Nagpur stands out for offering a stronger balance of upside potential and entry opportunity.

At the centre of this growth story is South Nagpur, identified as the city’s highest-upside luxury corridor. Nagpur’s plot market has recorded 15.2% CAGR over the last seven years, while South Nagpur has outperformed at 17.8% CAGR. Looking ahead, plot values in South Nagpur are projected to grow 4x between 2025 and 2033, significantly ahead of 2.6x growth projected for North Nagpur and 1.9x growth across East and West Nagpur.

The report also highlights the emerging IBFC influence belt spanning Butibori, Dongargaon and Kothewada, which has already delivered approximately 119% price appreciation over three years, compared with nearly 38% across the broader South Nagpur market, even before the business district became operational.

This momentum is being powered by one of India’s most ambitious urban transformation cycles, including the ₹5.25 lakh crore Viksit Nagpur 2047 plan, the operational 701-km Samruddhi Expressway, MIHAN SEZ spread across 4,351 acres with a 1 lakh+ jobs target, Metro Phase 2 and the ₹6,500 crore IBFC project.

Despite these tailwinds, luxury housing still represents less than 5% of Nagpur’s residential supply, however the luxury demand expected to expand 3-4 times by 2033, creating a significant long-term supply opportunity.

The report concludes that as India’s luxury cycle expands beyond mature metros, infrastructure-led emerging cities will define the next phase of wealth creation. With a strong infrastructure backbone, constrained premium supply and significant headroom for growth, Nagpur is entering a new luxury cycle and presenting an early-entry opportunity for developers and investors to capture long-term appreciation.

About Liases Foras

Liases Foras is India’s premier independent, non-broking real estate research company. With no brokerage or development interests, the firm has provided impartial, data-driven market intelligence to investors, financial institutions, and policymakers since 1998. The full white paper ‘India’s Luxury Real Estate Evolution – Nagpur’s Emerging Luxury Opportunity’ is available upon request.

Download the complete report: https://bit.ly/3QL0y0e

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