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IFC weighs $20m investment in Malaysian fintech Boost Holdings

Boost operates an e-wallet and payments business in Malaysia.

Viewpoint: How Malaysia is leading SE Asia’s semiconductor surge

As Malaysia moves into higher-value segments, the entire SE Asia region will benefit.

Malaysia’s Halogen Capital raises $3.2m round led by Kenanga, 500 Global

Kenanga becomes the largest institutional shareholder in Halogen Capital with 14.9% stake.

Editor’s Take: The Week That Was—Dec 8-13

Startup funding to private market investments and trends, catch the week’s top headlines.

Data Vantage: Penguin Securities, Airwallex in focus and other updates

Penguin Securities raised $2.6 million in fresh capital last week.

Creador acquires 7% stake in India’s La Renon healthcare from promoter, Peak XV

The promoter family continues to retain a controlling stake in the company.

Navis Capital Partners said to near final close of private credit fund

The fund hit the first close at $135 million in December 2024.

Malaysia’s multi-billion-ringgit efforts to help build a resilient ecosystem: Khazanah

Khazanah and other state institutions have launched several initiatives to drive private markets.

Singapore’s Ikhlas Capital nears Fund II close with major state backing

The vehicle is understood to have crossed its $300m target.

IOI Properties eyes $8b REIT listings in Malaysia, Singapore

It is looking to list the REITs on Bursa Malaysia in 2026 and on SGX in 2027.