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  • Kenneth Chan Drives Webull’s Vision to Reshape Malaysia’s Investing Ecosystem

    Kenneth Chan Drives Webull’s Vision to Reshape Malaysia’s Investing Ecosystem

    With 17 years of experience spanning derivatives trading, monetary policy operations and multi-asset market development, Kenneth Chan has developed a deep understanding of Malaysia’s retail investing landscape. His career journey across the banking sector, Bank Negara Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia revealed a recurring challenge: while Malaysians are keen to invest, participation has long been limited by systems that were not designed for everyday investors. Now as CEO of Webull Malaysia, Kenneth is focused on addressing these structural gaps through technology, prioritizing digital access, simple tools, lower entry costs and a secure platform to make investing more inclusive and accessible.

    Kenneth’s vision was strongly shaped during his time at Bursa Malaysia, where he played a role in strengthening market liquidity, expanding algorithmic trading participation and supporting the exchange’s transformation into a digitally enabled, multi-asset marketplace. This exposure highlighted that the main barriers to retail participation were not a lack of interest, but challenges related to access, affordability, knowledge and language. When he took the helm at Webull Malaysia, he saw an opportunity to build investing infrastructure that directly addressed these issues through a strong localization strategy backed by Webull’s global technology.

    Localization became a core pillar of Webull Malaysia’s approach from day one. Bahasa Malaysia support was introduced across the app interface, real-time market data and the Webull Learn education hub to ensure financial knowledge was accessible to a wider audience. The platform was further aligned with local needs through the introduction of Islamic banking options and Shariah-compliant filters for US stocks. At the same time, Kenneth prioritized reducing cost barriers by introducing initiatives such as 0% commission trading for Bursa Malaysia stocks and fractional US share ownership starting from as low as USD1, making market participation less intimidating for first-time investors.

    Beyond technology and product design, Kenneth emphasizes education and engagement as essential drivers of sustainable retail participation. Under his leadership, Webull Malaysia maintains an active presence at Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia initiatives, while also expanding digital education through social media, webinars and bite-sized learning content. Campaigns such as #SamaSamaWebull reflect the platform’s commitment to meeting Malaysians where they are, combining on-ground engagement with digital learning to build confidence and long-term investing habits.

    Looking ahead, Kenneth envisions Webull Malaysia evolving alongside its users by offering tools and products that match different stages of an investor’s journey. From low-risk cash management solutions like Moneybull, to paper trading for beginners and multi-asset access for more experienced investors, the platform is designed to grow with its community. Recent milestones, including recognition as Best Retail Investment App at the PC.com Awards 2025 and the integration of securities and futures trading into a single interface, signal growing trust among Malaysian investors. As regulatory frameworks mature and financial literacy improves, Kenneth believes Malaysia is entering a pivotal phase for retail investing—one where inclusive design, education and technology can empower a more confident and informed investor base.

  • Webull Malaysia Teams Up with AHAM Capitalto Introduce Moneybull, a New Cash Management Solution

    Webull Malaysia Teams Up with AHAM Capitalto Introduce Moneybull, a New Cash Management Solution

    Webull Malaysia, a subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), has announced a strategic partnership with AHAM Asset Management Berhad (AHAM Capital) to introduce Moneybull, a new cash management solution designed to help investors maximise returns on idle or uninvested cash while maintaining full liquidity. This collaboration integrates Webull’s technology-driven investment platform with AHAM Capital’s professional fund management expertise, offering Malaysians a seamless way to optimise their cash and earn daily returns without compromising accessibility.

    Through Moneybull, users’ cash balances are automatically invested into the AHAM Aiiman Enhanced i-Profit Fund–Class B, a Shariah-compliant money market fund managed by AHAM Capital. The fund provides a low-risk opportunity for investors to earn stable returns of up to 3.4% per annum*, with no lock-in period, ensuring cash remains readily available. Using Webull’s Auto Sweep feature, cash is instantly transferred in and out of the fund to enable immediate stock purchases on Bursa Malaysia whenever an order is made. Investors using Moneybull enjoy the added benefit of zero subscription fees, zero redemption charges, and no additional platform fees.

    As inflation and rising living costs influence financial habits, more Malaysians are turning to secure, short-term instruments to safeguard and grow their savings. However, the Youth Capital Market Survey by the Securities Commission Malaysia highlights that 69% of young Malaysians remain hesitant to invest due to limited financial knowledge and product complexity, while 74% cite accessibility barriers such as insufficient capital and the time required to monitor investments. Moneybull aims to address these concerns by offering a simple, transparent, and accessible solution aligned with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Inclusion Framework (2023–2026), which promotes secure and digitally enabled financial tools.

    According to Kenneth Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Webull Malaysia, Moneybull represents Webull’s commitment to making investing part of everyday life. He emphasised that the partnership with AHAM Capital bridges digital innovation with professional fund management, creating an easy, low-risk entry point for Malaysians to build healthy financial habits in a trustworthy and transparent environment. AHAM Capital’s Managing Director, Dato’ Teng Chee Wai, added that Moneybull fills a common gap faced by investors when managing idle cash, enabling them to earn stable returns through a Shariah-compliant fund while maintaining the flexibility to act on market opportunities.

    In celebration of the launch, Webull Malaysia is offering a special promotional campaign for both new and existing users. Those who activate Moneybull during the campaign period can earn bonus returns of up to 6.0%* per annum for 90 days on eligible cash balances of up to RM200,000 per user. Additionally, new users who open and activate a Webull account during this period are eligible for Welcome Rewards, including RM500 worth of Nvidia shares when they deposit RM5,000 and maintain the balance for 60 days. The campaign runs from 14 November to 31 December 2025.

    Webull Malaysia continues to prioritise investor protection and affordability as a regulated broker under the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). The platform offers zero commission fees on Bursa Malaysia trades until 31 December 2025, with no hidden charges or platform fees. Featuring a user-friendly interface supporting both Bahasa Malaysia and English, Webull also provides dual banking options for conventional and Islamic accounts, along with Shariah-compliant stock filters for Malaysian, U.S., Hong Kong, and China-A markets—ensuring that inclusivity and ethical investing remain central to the Webull experience.

    For more information about Moneybull, visit Webull Malaysia’s official website or follow them on social media for the latest updates.

  • Merevolusikan Akses ke Pasaran Kewangan dengan Usaha Merapatkan Jurang Pelaburan

    Merevolusikan Akses ke Pasaran Kewangan dengan Usaha Merapatkan Jurang Pelaburan

    Malaysia telah menunjukkan pertumbuhan ekonomi yang mengagumkan, namun tahap kebebasan kewangan rakyatnya masih berdepan cabaran ketara. Laporan Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia (SC) mendedahkan bahawa walaupun minat terhadap pelaburan semakin meningkat, 65% rakyat Malaysia masih tidak yakin dengan kemahiran pelaburan mereka serta beranggapan bahawa pelaburan memerlukan modal besar dan pengetahuan mendalam. Menyedari jurang ini, Webull, sebagai broker runcit dalam talian pertama di Malaysia yang menggabungkan Sekuriti dan Niaga Hadapan dalam satu platform, tampil dengan misi untuk mendemokrasikan pelaburan dan menjadikannya mudah diakses oleh semua lapisan masyarakat. Melalui inisiatif seperti fractional share trading yang membolehkan pelaburan bermula serendah USD1 dan kadar komisen hanya 0.025%, Webull menurunkan halangan kemasukan ke pasaran dan memperkasa pelabur baharu tanpa keperluan modal besar atau yuran tersembunyi. Selain kos yang rendah, Webull turut menitikberatkan literasi kewangan dan kemudahan akses melalui platform mesra pengguna, akaun demo untuk latihan, serta integrasi sumber maklumat pasaran daripada Reuters, S&P Global, dan Bloomberg. Menyedari kepelbagaian masyarakat Malaysia, Webull turut memperkenalkan antara muka dalam Bahasa Malaysia, penapis saham patuh Syariah, dan pilihan perbankan Islam, sekaligus memperkukuh keterangkuman dalam dunia pelaburan. Dari aspek keselamatan, Webull mempraktikkan pengesahan dua faktor dan biometrik bagi memastikan perlindungan pengguna sentiasa berada di tahap tertinggi, sejajar dengan pematuhan Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia. Tahun 2025 turut menjadi pencapaian penting apabila Webull dinobatkan sebagai “Aplikasi Pelaburan Runcit Terbaik” di PC.com Readers’ Choice Awards dan memperkenalkan Global Futures, membolehkan rakyat Malaysia mempelbagaikan pelaburan mereka merentasi aset global. Melalui kempen #SamaSamaWebull, platform ini membawa pengalaman pelaburan lebih dekat kepada masyarakat — dari dunia digital ke stesen MRT seperti TRX dan Bukit Bintang. Dengan visi untuk membentuk semula landskap pelaburan negara, Webull terus komited menjadikan pelaburan mudah, selamat, dan inklusif, sekali gus memperkasa rakyat Malaysia menuju kemerdekaan kewangan sebenar.