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Licensed Financial Planners: What Do They Do, Really?
“Financial advice” has never been more accessible.And yet, for many Malaysians, it has also never been more confusing. Recently, BFM 89.9 – The Business Station invited Whitman Independent Advisors Founder Yap Ming Hui onto Ringgit & Sense to discuss an...
Forget Dividends. Inside Whitman’s M&A Hunt & Growth Focus
Most people look at a listing and see growth.We see a question.Can a trust-based advisory business actually scale without becoming product-driven along the way? This was a key theme raised in our recent conversation on BFM Breakfast Grille.Because the reality...
Whitman founder: Retirement planning expertise increasingly crucial – The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Shifts in the nation’s demographic, life expectancy, family support structures and healthcare costs are making the need for retirement planning expertise increasingly crucial in the coming decade, says managing director and founder of Whitman Holdings Bhd Yap Ming...
Financial planning firm Whitman makes its debut on LEAP Market – The Borneo Post
KUALA LUMPUR: Financial planning and retirement advisory firm Whitman Holdings Bhd debuted on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd today, with the company saying it intends to play a constructive role in addressing Malaysia’s structural retirement planning gap....
Whitman plans to expand services nationwide, enhance talent pool post-listing – The Sun
KUALA LUMPUR: Whitman Holdings Bhd plans to expand its retirement advisory services nationwide and strengthen its talent pool following its listing on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia, positioning itself to tap growing demand as Malaysia moves towards an ageing population....
Why Most Malaysians Can’t Enjoy a Comfortable Retirement
Key Takeaway: Retirement in Malaysia is far more financially demanding than most people expect. Longer lifespans, inflation, healthcare costs, lifestyle continuity and market volatility place sustained pressure on savings. Without structured, long-term planning, retirees risk outliving their assets, facing financial...
Financial Planning Firm Whitman Holdings To List On LEAP Market
We’re pleased to share an important milestone for Whitman. Whitman Holdings has received approval from Bursa to proceed with its proposed LEAP Market listing. This approval marks an important step in our journey and reflects the discipline, commitment, and collective...
The four pillars of an integrated retirement solution
Ask any working Malaysian how confident they feel about retirement, and most will hesitate. Despite decades of diligent saving through EPF, insurance, bank savings and various investments, many Malaysians quietly wonder if it will ever be enough — and that...
Why your retirement is riskier than you think—and you don’t even know it
Many Malaysians take action, but without a plan Most Malaysians don’t feel confident about their retirement—and it’s no surprise. Retirement may stretch over 20 to 30 years with no active income. This uncertainty often drives people to take scattered financial...