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What’s the outlook for AirAsia after RM953 million Q1 loss?
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia Group on Monday 06 July 2020 reported a net loss of 953 million Malaysian ringgit (S$310.5 million) for the quarter ended 31 March 2020. This is a reverse from the 102 million ringgit (S$332 million) in net profit recorded in the same quarter a year prior.


AirAsia reported largest quarterly loss on record
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia Group on Monday 06 July 2020 reported a net loss of 953 million Malaysian ringgit (S$310.5 million) for the quarter ended 31 March 2020.
This is a reverse from the 102 million ringgit (S$332 million) in net profit recorded in the same quarter a year prior.
The group said that the loss – its largest ever – was caused by a shortfall in revenue amidst impacted travel demand throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and higher maintenance and overhaul costs by 54% due to the accounting impact from a change in aircraft ownership.
A loss on settlement from fuel hedging amounting to 110 million ringgit, as well as fair value losses on derivative investments of 270 million ringgit, also contributed to the decline.
In terms of revenue, the group posted a Q1 2020 revenue of 2.3 billion ringgit, down 15% from 2.7 billion ringgit year-on-year.
In terms of passengers flown, the group’s consolidated AOC (air operator certificate) routes reported a load factor of 78%, which AirAsia said was ‘within expectations’. The number of passengers carried was down 21% year-on-year to 9.9 million as capacity was reduced by 11%.
What’s the AirAsia share price outlook?
Following the release of its Q1 earnings, AirAsia’s share price opened 4.44% lower a day later on Tuesday 07 July 2020.
AirAsia shares – tracked by IG’s Malaysia 30 index – are trading at 0.87 ringgit apiece as at 11:25 SGT on the same day.
The stock has an average target price of 0.55 ringgit a share, based on the latest batch of analyst ratings. This represents a downside of 36.7% from the last traded price. Three out of the four analysts have also given the stock a ‘sell’ rating.
The most optimistic of the bunch is Public Bank, which gave AirAsia a ‘hold’ rating and a share price target of 0.78 ringgit. However, analysts there ‘remain cautious’ on the airline’s earnings outlook for the rest of the year as they ‘expect weaker results in Q2 due to loss in revenue after hibernation of fleet from late March 2020 as travel restrictions increased’.
They also stated that excluding non-operating losses, the group’s core net loss stood at 412.4 million ringgit.
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AirAsia’s guidance for the rest of 2020
On the group’s business outlook and performance, AirAsia Group Berhad CEO, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, said:
‘This is by far the toughest challenge we have faced since we began in 2001. Every crisis is an obstacle to overcome, and we have restructured the group into a leaner and tighter ship.
We are positive in the strides we have made in bringing cash expenses down by at least 50% this year, and this will make us even stronger as the leading low-cost carrier in the region.’
Looking ahead, AirAsia Group expects to resume its international flights by the third quarter of 2020. It also expects the travel market to normalise in late-2021.
The group has also guided for its capacity – in terms of average seat per km – to decline between 40% and 55% year-on-year for the 2020 financial year, with load factor at between 70% and 75%.
Fernandes added that the airlines has also restructured a major portion of its fuel hedges (around 70% of its FY20 Brent contracts so far), and are still in the process of restructuring the remaining exposure, in a bid to reduce hedging losses.
To shore up liquidity and ensure sufficient working capital, the company has applied for bank loans in its operating countries and sought payment deferrals from suppliers and lenders.
Read more: AirAsia share price in massive decline following oil rout
How to trade Malaysia companies with IG
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- Create a live or demo IG Trading Account or log in to your existing account
- Enter <Malaysia 30> in the search bar and select the instrument
- Choose your position size
- Click on ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ in the deal ticket
- Confirm the trade
Daily Financial News
What is the best crypto wallet ?


What is the best crypto wallet: a hardware wallet, a software wallet, or a mobile wallet?
In the early stages of learning how to use Bitcoin, the security question arises: how to ensure your coins remain in your possession? Only by generating and storing keys in a way that can be verified can you be certain. It is impossible to be sure no one else has a copy of your keys unless you know they were created properly and stored offline.
Hardware wallets create your keys offline using a random number generator, so they cannot be logged. Additionally, the keys are kept permanently offline, so they cannot be accidentally shared on a network.
In software wallets and mobile wallets, random number generators are often built into the device the wallet is installed on. Since they use inputs like the current time to calculate randomness, they are difficult to verify and generally not secure. Even if your device generates randomness in a secure manner, host the resulting keys on a networked device, and an attacker can extract, view, or intercept them at any time.
It is transparent to verify that open-source hardware wallets create and store randomness securely, and that your keys are kept offline while being protected from threats like phishing. It is different in the case of open-source Bitcoin wallet though.
In addition to protecting against other vulnerabilities, hardware wallets resolve new attacks both progressively and reactively among security researchers. Supporting bug bounty programs ensures that all types of security issues are regularly checked.
Stay more secure everywhere
Hardware wallets have set a new standard for universal cybersecurity, as we discussed above. According to speculators, the future of the internet – dubbed Web3 – will rely on cryptographically secure keys backed up physically. In the cryptosphere, as well as in everyday business, e-commerce, and social media, hardware wallets are essential.
Your assets and identity are both protected offline when you use a hardware wallet for authentication, so there is no counterparty risk.
As a result of forgetting passwords and changing authenticator devices, security has long relied on third parties. Using the open recovery seed standard, users can backup their accounts safely without relying on a third party and recover accounts from any compatible device. Using Shamir backup, the recovery seed is split into multiple equal parts for stronger security.
Keeping in mind that not just crypto can be targeted is important. Similarly, your data can be leaked, resulting in phishing attacks, hostage situations, or compromised devices arriving by mail.
It has become easier and more affordable for everyone to have verifiable security thanks to hardware wallets.
The base layer of crypto security is hardware wallets
By bridging the digital and physical worlds, hardware wallets create digital keys offline and keep them safe. Crypto assets can be controlled with the keys in many ways, such as two-factor authentication, digital signatures, or two-factor authentication.
With open standards, you can ensure the same level of security across any app you use. As a result, dozens of hardware wallet manufacturers have appeared around the world, accelerating the adoption of crypto security and ensuring standards are maintained to ensure your coins remain yours regardless of wallet.
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School4Trading Review – How to Spot Possible Forex Broker Fraud
School4Trading Review – How to Spot Possible Forex Broker Fraud
In this School4trading Review, we will look at the features of the software, as well as the customer support. First, let us look at the interface. The design is simple and easy to navigate. It also provides a chatbot, which helps you to communicate with the broker. The customer service is warm and inviting, which is a hallmark of a good broker. In contrast, a fraudulent broker will use cold and impersonal customer support to lure people in.
Another problem with the system is that the login process is not always intuitive. You may have to retype your password several times to get in. Then, you may experience difficulties withdrawing your funds or accessing your account. In such cases, you might have to wait for days or even weeks before you can withdraw the money you’ve invested. This is not a good sign. It’s better to choose a different trading platform altogether.
If you’re having trouble logging in, you should also check the legitimacy of the broker. Whether the broker is licensed by a reliable regulatory body or closed down, you’ll want to be sure it’s legitimate. If the broker isn’t licensed by the right body, don’t trust him. You shouldn’t waste your time with an inexperienced company. This will only cause you problems in the long run.
The next factor that should be checked is the licensing. A legitimate broker will have a license from a high regulatory body. However, a broker without a license will be unreliable. Moreover, a reliable regulator will take away the license of a scam broker. As a result, a trustworthy School4Broker/Profittrade review should mention fees, account rules, and contract terms. A scam broker will be unable to operate legally.
Secondly, look for warning signs. The broker should be licensed and regulated by a reliable regulatory body. It should be regulated by a high level. If it doesn’t, it’s a scam. Lastly, it should have a website that lets you easily access your account. Moreover, you should not hesitate to check the contact information. If you find any information that seems suspicious, you should reconsider using the broker.
In summary, Forex trading isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s not as difficult as it seems if you’ve heard about the program. You’ll learn everything about the basics and how to become a professional. But if you’re still unsure about whether this program is right for you, don’t hesitate to contact a school4trading’s website.
The most important thing to remember when it comes to Forex trading is that it’s not easy. While it’s important to have a strong background in trading, there are a number of factors that can affect your success. Having a proper plan is vital in the long run, because you will be trading with real money. And, the platform should be reliable. Otherwise, you’ll end up losing a lot of money.
As we’ve mentioned, Forex is not easy. Investing isn’t something you can do in the comfort of your own home. You need a proven system. There are no free trials, so you’ll have to find a way to do it yourself. This isn’t a scam, and it’s a great way to make money without any help. A Forex system can help you learn the intricacies of the market.
Although the process of learning Forex isn’t an easy one, it’s certainly not impossible. Fortunately, there are many people who are willing to take the time to learn how to trade. But, even the most experienced trader needs to be aware of the risks of the market. While Forex trading isn’t easy, it can be done with the right knowledge. The software’s user-friendly interface is key.
Daily Financial News
Don’t Count On JPY Correction; Staying Long GBP/JPY


The path of the potential pace of the JPY decline may still be underestimated by markets, which continue trading the JPY long.
While the 10% USDJPY advance from September lows looks impressive from a momentum point of view, it may no thave been driven by Japan’s institutional investors reducing their hedging ratios or Japan’s household sector reestablishing carry trades.
Instead, investors seemed to have been caught on the wrong foot, concerned about a sudden decline of risk appetite or the incoming US administration being focused on trade issues and not on spending. Spending requires funding and indeed the President-elect Trump’s team appears to be focused on funding. Here are a few examples: Reducing corporate taxation may pave the way for US corporates repatriating some of their USD2.6trn accumulated foreign profits. Cutting bank regulation could increase the risk-absorbing capacity within bank balance sheets. Hence, funding conditions – including for the sovereign – might generally ease. De-regulating the oil sector would help the trade balance, slowing the anticipated increase in the US current account deficit. The US current account deficit presently runs at 2.6% of GDP, which is below worrisome levels. Should the incoming government push for early trade restrictions, reaction (including Asian sovereigns reducing their holdings) could increase US funding costs, which runs against the interest of the Trump team.
Instead of counting on risk aversion to stop the JPY depreciation, we expect nominal yield differentials and the Fed moderately hiking rates to unleash capital outflows from Japan.The yield differential argumenthas become more compelling with the BoJ turning into yield curve managers. Via this policy move, rising inflation rates push JPY real rates and yields lower, which will weaken the JPY. Exhibit 12 shows how much Japan’s labor market conditions have tightened. A minor surge in corporate profitability may now be sufficient, pushing Japan wages up and implicity real yields lower.
JPY dynamics are diametrical to last year . Last year, the JGB’s “exhausted”yield curve left the BoJ without a tool to push real yields low enough to adequately address the weakened nominal GDP outlook. JPY remained artificially high at a time when the US opted for sharply lower real yields. USDJPY had to decline, triggering JPY bullish secondround effects via JPY-based financial institutions increasing their FX hedge ratios and Japan’s retail sector cutting its carry trade exposures. Now the opposite seems to be happening. The managed JGB curve suggests rising inflation expectations are driving Japan’s real yield lower. The Fed reluctantly hiking rates may keep risk appetite supported but increase USD hedging costs.Financial institutions reducinghedge ratios and Japan’s household sector piling back into the carry trade could provide secondround JPY weakening effects
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