How to spot a loan shark: Crucial warning signs every borrower must know
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Loan sharks are now trawling cyberspace, particularly social media platforms like TikTok, making it increasingly challenging for borrowers to distinguish between licensed moneylenders and illegal operators. As of October this year, Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department has recorded 777 cases linked to loan sharks. Even school students are being […]
What it means to be a ‘highly sensitive person’ (and how to tell if you’re one)
Have you ever had the sense that you are more sensitive than other people? Perhaps you find yourself experiencing more emotion than friends or family, or find yourself overwhelmed by bright lights, sirens or the feel of certain fabrics. If this sounds familiar, you might be a “highly sensitive person”, or HSP as it’s often […]
Demat account: How to pledge shares? Here’s a step-by-step guide
Investors have the option to leverage their securities held in their demat accounts by pledging them as collateral to obtain a loan. This process, known as pledging, allows borrowers to access funds based on the value of their securities, including shares, debentures, bonds, and mutual fund units. By offering securities as collateral, borrowers can typically […]