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 Maybank eGIA-i 3.45% p.a., Rojak of SA + FD + MMF

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jfleong
post May 27 2017, 11:56 PM

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From what I understand, I could be wrong,
(i) The revised rates will commence on 15th June 2017 for all accounts, placed before or after this date
(ii) The upliftment flexibility rule will only apply to placements made on or after the 1st of August 2017 - placements placed before that day but matures after that day will not be affected until renewal

So the strategy is to
Uplift all your money and make placements in batches of 2k, for 60 months to earn 3.55% (indicative) and if you withdraw before maturity, you will receive full interest
jfleong
post May 28 2017, 12:04 AM

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QUOTE(Ramjade @ May 28 2017, 12:00 AM)
For what? Come 16/6/2017, interest drop to 3%. So even if you put 60 months also, interest is 6%.

Remember, this interest changes every month.
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If you set the placement to be 60 months, the rate will be 3.55% , but you can still withdraw anytime and receive full interest because the placement was made before the 1st of August

This post has been edited by jfleong: May 28 2017, 12:15 AM
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post May 28 2017, 12:16 AM

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QUOTE(AskarPerang @ May 28 2017, 12:10 AM)
Nice possible loophole. So from 16/06 till 01/08 can get 3.55% pa rate.
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You can receive 3.55% until you withdraw,not only until 1st August, because the new rules don't apply to placements made before the 1st of August
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post May 28 2017, 12:52 AM

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QUOTE(WhitE LighteR @ May 28 2017, 12:37 AM)
Not bad idea..
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Shit shouldn't have said this out loud man, later /ktards all go abuse this and Maybank revoke this .....
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post May 28 2017, 01:26 AM

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QUOTE(heavensea @ May 28 2017, 01:17 AM)
I got an idea about using the 60months loophole of gia to do "many batches" of "standby money that park in gia.

For instance, I got 10k
I put in gia 1k for 10 times, and each placing=60months

And withdraw it whenever I need money while entitled of gia 3% interest? Does it work?
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You're entitled to 3.55% I think
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post May 28 2017, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(ytan053 @ May 28 2017, 09:12 AM)
From 1aug, it incl rollover gia too, nt only new placement. So better to withdraw b4 1 Aug.
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rollover means renewal right?
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post May 28 2017, 03:26 PM

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QUOTE(ytan053 @ May 28 2017, 03:24 PM)
Ya, in my opinion.
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I have sent them an email to seek clarification. WIll keep you guys updated
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post Jun 5 2017, 10:19 AM

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Hey can anyone put money in for 60 months? It says min 10k but should be min 1k right?
I wanna make several placements of 1k each also cannot
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post Jun 5 2017, 10:48 AM

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QUOTE(ohcipala @ Jun 5 2017, 10:44 AM)
It already says min 10k
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It's supposed to be 1k right?
10k is only for the promo, right?
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post Jun 8 2017, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(Nom-el @ Jun 8 2017, 05:06 PM)
Have you checked your bonus interest for OCBC 360? Does IBFT count as bill payment?

For people who do not have any credit card or not eligible to apply for one, can consider OCBC 360-i Account (islamic version of OCBC 360 account). Can get up to 4.1% p.a. if fulfill all the conditions. Instead of spending RM500 on credit card, one needs to spend RM500 on debit card to get the bonus interest of 1.2%.
It's supposed to be 1k only according to the website but for some reason, the system will only allow min. 10k placement. 1k placement only valid for 2-12 months placement. Can still try to place for 12 months to get 3.25% p.a. after 16/6. I believe can still withdraw without penalty if placed before 1/8.
Actually, banks are required to disclose any changes to their T&Cs with 21 days prior notice. I do not know if it is a BNM requirement or industry standard but most banks would follow this practice.
Other good options to consider: -

i) Affin Hwang Aiiman Money Market - min 5k, last year's return 4.xx%
ii) KAF Money Market Fund - min 1k

These two funds are not available through Fundsupermart but can be purchased through eUnitTrust.

Do note that not all money market funds are exactly alike. Some only invest in bank deposits like RHB Cash Management Fund 2, while others like Pacific Cash Fund invest heavily into short-term bonds. Hence the return and volatility would be different among them. 
Pacific Master Money Market Fund is a fixed price fund, so the NAV would not change at all. The distribution is on a monthly basis. In this case, the distribution really matters cause that is the return of the fund. I think this is the closest equivalent to GIA as far as money market funds are concerned. You put the money there, at the end of the calendar month, you get the distribution (equivalent to profit). Unlike GIA though, you will not get the profit immediately upon withdrawal.
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Will check it out. For the 360-i right, can open at any branch? Or just branches with Al-Amin ?

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post Jun 14 2017, 07:07 AM

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Is anyone able to make 1k placements for 60 months?
I contacted their CS to ask about this they said the minimum is indeed 1k, but say got technical problem and their technical team is working on it - that's like a week ago, till now no response

 

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