Capital markets executive summary | Fri 16 Jun 2023 F&N to invest RM1b in upstream fresh milk business Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad launched its upstream fresh milk business with the development of its integrated dairy farm in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan. Phase 1 will produce 100m litres of fresh milk. The 2,726-hectare farm will eventually…
Capital markets executive summary | Thu 15 Jun 2023 Ewein receives takeover offer at 60 sen The company manufactures precision sheet metal moulds, tools, dies and fabricated parts used in electrical and electronics equipment, precision plastic injection moulding products and product finishing. Nationgate Holdings Berhad’s managing director and major shareholder Ooi Eng Leong raised his…
Capital markets executive summary | Wed 14 Jun 2023 TM gets 10-year concession extension for MyGov*Net In Jan, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) accepted a letter of implementation for the extension of the MyGov*Net concession from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2032. Yesterday, GITN Sdn Bhd – a wholly-owned subsidiary of TM – signed the…
Capital markets executive summary | Tue 13 Jun 2023 RSS and IDSS minimum market cap reduced to RM200m Bursa Malaysia announced that the minimum market capitalisation of approved securities for regulated short selling (RSS) and intra-day short selling (IDSS) has been lowered from RM500m previously. Securities that meet Bursa-prescribed criteria – or approved securities –…
Capital markets executive summary | Mon 12 Jun 2023 Zantat plans to list on ACE Market The initial public offering (IPO) involves 72.8m shares – 56m new shares and 16.8m existing shares – or 26% of the enlarged shares of 280m. The company will make 14m shares available for the Malaysian public, 11.2m pink form…
Capital markets executive summary | Fri 9 Jun 2023 Tokio Marine is selling Southeast Asia life insurance business The Tokyo-listed insurer was founded in 1879 as Japan’s first non-life insurance company, but now offers both life and non-life insurance. Its international business in 46 countries contributed 54% of profits. The company has appointed Goldman Sachs…
Capital markets executive summary | Thu 8 Jun 2023 Edelteq soars 204.17% on listing The ACE Market listed company opened at 75 sen or 51 sen (212.5%) above the initial public offering (IPO) price of 24 sen. The counter finally closed at 73 sen with 104.52m shares changing hands. It was the 3rd most active…
Capital markets executive summary | Wed 7 Jun 2023 Khazanah invests in PolicyStreet The insurance technology company was founded in 2017 and was granted the Financial Adviser and Islamic Financial Adviser licences by Bank Negara Malaysia in 2019. It offers digital and customised insurance solutions to consumers and businesses. It sees opportunities in improving Malaysia’s…
Capital markets executive summary | Tue 6 Jun 2023 Yinson buys Netherlands-based AFPS Yinson Bouvardia Holdings Pte Ltd plans to acquire the entire equity interest in AFPS BV from Atlanta Field BV via a call option for a maximum price of USD87.9m (RM405.6m). AFPS is the owner of floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) Atlanta….
Capital markets executive summary | Fri 2 Jun 2023 Synergy House ended 18% below IPO price The cross-border e-commerce seller and exporter of ready-to-assemble home furniture appears to spark a trend of disappointing market debuts after Radium Development closed 23% lower. The stock was the 3rd most actively traded with 82.38m shares changing hands. It…
Helmi has over 20 years’ experience in the entire spectrum of projects ranging from project conception and business development to project advisory to project finance giving him in-depth knowledge of domestic and foreign Public Private Partnership (PPP) and wholly private projects in various industries including highways, railways, township and property development, oil and gas, power plants, and telecommunications.
He is also a subject matter expert in Islamic finance having led a number of award-winning Islamic finance transactions and has served notable Malaysian conglomerates, a renowned international advisory firm, and local and international banking groups. He is well versed in leading teams and unlocking individual potential, and experienced in coaching junior to senior levels.
Helmi’s list of recognized transactions include Bumi Armada Berhad’s Kraken FPSO (Malaysia International Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking & Finance Magazine), Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Best Islamic Financing Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia), Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (Best Corporate Sukuk by The Asset Triple A, Malaysia Deal of the Year by Islamic Finance News and Best Islamic Finance Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia), and DanaInfra Nasional Berhad (Best Local Currency Sukuk by The Asset Triple A and Best Project Financing Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia).
He also played instrumental roles in earning the respective team’s accolades of distinction such as Best Loan House, Malaysia (The Asset Magazine) and Best Domestic Bond House, Malaysia (The Asset Triple A). In addition, his teams landed many of the the annual top lead manager and distinction awards given by RAM Rating Services Berhad and Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC).
Helmi’s focus areas are Islamic capital markets, project finance, financial modelling, valuation and anti-money laundering. He is certified as a trainer by the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and is a member of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.
Norbaizurah has accumulated over 20 years’ worth of experience in the financial services and audit industries. She started as an auditor with Ernst & Young before moving on to join the Private Debt Securities Department of the Securities Commission. She subsequently joined Kuwait Finance House – one of the first foreign Islamic banks in Malaysia – where she was responsible for structuring and executing Sukuk transactions.
After that she moved to Danajamin Nasional Berhad which was established to further expand the Sukuk market in Malaysia. She successfully set up the Kafalah platform which underlie Danajamin’s role in the Sukuk market. She also oversaw the underwriting exercises of Danajamin though the use of financial guarantees.
Norbaizurah has a Degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of East London and a Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance awarded by the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF). She is also an accredited trainer of the Human Resource Development Corporation.