Written by Dante Azarmi, Head of Business Development
As we move into the second half of 2025, global financial markets are increasingly shaped by evolving interest rate policies. Central banks—having tackled the inflationary pressures of the early 2020s through aggressive tightening—are now entering a more cautious phase of monetary adjustment. For investors, understanding these shifts…
Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director
“Of all countries in the Middle East, the UAE has the least to fear,” said Kashif Ansari in his recent commentary for Gulf Today. He was responding to the global trade turbulence set off by President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO at IQI,…
Written by Shan Saeed, IQI Chief Economist
Markets are volatile, and investors are puzzled. The magnitude of recent market reactions has not been seen in a generation.
While public markets face sharp selloffs, private investors are often more insulated from Wall Street's turmoil.
This divergence is more relevant than ever. The Nasdaq…
Written by Taco Heidinga, IQI Global Strategic Advisor
Savvy property investors are always looking for emerging opportunities. Whether you're seeking capital growth, lifestyle value, or a foothold in an appreciating market—Summer 2025 offers compelling choices across continents. Here's our pick of where to look next—including some surprising under-the-radar gems.
ITALY - A Timeless Investment…
Here are the top 30 popular property management companies in Canada that will make life easier in no time.
Discover Merdeka 118, Malaysia’s iconic skyscraper in Thunderbolts, and why Malaysia is a top expat destination with benefits like the MM2H program.
Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director
Renters, pay attention. You’re still getting a discount, but the window may be closing.
That’s one of the insights from Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari, who was quoted on the topic in the New Straits Times. His comments bring some hard numbers to the rent…
Written by Dante Azarmi, Head of Business Development
In today’s fast-evolving financial ecosystem, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re foundational tools transforming how people invest, manage wealth, and make financial decisions.
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, understanding the growing impact of these technologies is essential for staying competitive…
Written by Muhazrol Muhamad. GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment
The recently released Laporan Pasaran Harta 2024 by NAPIC confirms what many property players have long observed: terraced houses remain the top choice among Malaysian homebuyers.
Despite the rise of high-rise living and new trends in urban design, terraced homes continue to lead the residential…
Written By Irhamy Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Irhamy Valuers International
Malaysia is accelerating its shift to renewable energy (RE) to meet rising energy demand and its 2050 net-zero emissions goal. Solar, hydro, biogas, and biomass are central to this low-carbon transition, backed by strong policies and private sector engagement
Solar Leads the Charge…
