KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia RAM Capital Sdn Bhd (BR Capital), a joint venture between Bursa Malaysia Bhd and RAM Holdings Bhd, has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Koperasi Kakitangan Petronas Bhd (KOPETRO) to expand access to fixed income investments for KOPETRO members.
The MoC was signed by the chief executive officer of Bursa Malaysia and chairman of BR Capital, Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, and KOPETRO chief executive officer, Ahmad Shakir Ahmad Ubaidah.
In a joint statement, BR Capital and KOPETRO said the collaboration would help members diversify their investment portfolios and create additional income streams for long-term wealth building, fostering greater participation in Malaysia’s growing fixed-income market.
“Another focus of this collaboration is to raise investor awareness of new opportunities on the BR Capital platform.
“This will be achieved through educational initiatives and outreach programmes, to inform KOPETRO members about the benefits and potential of fixed-income investments for wealth preservation and growth,” the statement said.
Commenting on the collaboration, Ahmad Shakir said it marked a significant step in expanding investment opportunities for KOPETRO’s 15,000 members, giving them access to BR Capital’s fundraising and investment platform.
“Through this partnership, members will have the chance to explore a wider range of investment instruments that could potentially generate sustainable returns while aligning with responsible financial principles.
“By leveraging BR Capital’s expertise and structured offerings, we aim to empower members with diversified and strategic investment options, strengthening their financial resilience and long-term growth,” he said.
Meanwhile, Muhamad Umar said the MoC was a crucial step in BR Capital’s strategy to broaden the investor base within Malaysia’s capital market.
“Together with KOPETRO, we aim to empower KOPETRO members’ investment journeys by providing them opportunities to diversify their portfolios and create wealth through high-quality investment notes on our platform.
“We are optimistic this collaboration will cultivate a dynamic investment environment that benefits issuers and investors, as well as the broader Malaysian economy,” he added.
--BERNAMA
