Succession planning is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of running a family business. Having worked closely with families over the years, I have seen first-hand the challenges that arise when there is no clear plan for the future. This article from Vistage Worldwide offers valuable insights for business owners looking to secure their legacy…

The “two cows” analogy is an entertaining way to explain different economic systems using a simple scenario involving cows. This is all in good fun, so do not take it too seriously unless, of course, you are a cow economist. No, this is not an April Fool’s joke! SocialismYou have 2 cows. You give one…

Due to a public holiday in Malaysia and Singapore, I will be stepping away from my usual meetings and will resume tomorrow. Today marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, widely known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia and Singapore. Both countries are known for their cultural diversity, with people from various ethnic backgrounds coexisting harmoniously….

I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. During a recent family dinner at a restaurant, I found myself an unwilling spectator to a disheartening scene in the VIP dining room nearby. Our table…

This morning, some of my colleagues and partners gathered for what can only be described as a lively market debate, part strategy session, part friendly intellectual brawl. With inflation, tariffs, and recession fears driving uncertainty, investors have increasingly shifted toward risk-off assets. The consensus? If markets insist on staying dramatic, we might as well embrace…