Tradeview Capital, a boutique fund management firm licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has partnered with Funding Societies Malaysia, Southeast Asia’s largest unified SME digital financing platform, to launch the Tradeview Funding Societies Income Fund (TFSIF) , a wholesale private credit fund designed to channel capital directly to Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while offering investors stable and low-volatility income.
Structured as an open-ended wholesale fixed-income vehicle, the fund provides investors with monthly income distributions and liquidity opportunities. By combining Tradeview Capital’s disciplined fund management with Funding Societies’ data-driven SME origination and risk analytics, the TFSIF aims to create a diversified portfolio that delivers sustainable returns while supporting grassroots economic growth.
Nixon Wong, Chief Investment Officer of Tradeview Capital, said the initiative underscores the company’s belief in SMEs as Malaysia’s key economic engine.
“We have always believed that SMEs are the greatest economic asset of the country,” Wong said. “This initiative strengthens the role of SMEs as the pillar of Malaysia’s economy, accounting for 39.5% of GDP and employing 8.1 million people, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. By facilitating access to growth capital, the fund enhances SME resilience while offering investors stable and sustainable returns.”
The TFSIF targets an absolute return of 6% per annum, distributed monthly. It will invest primarily in short-term investment notes issued by Malaysian SMEs through the Funding Societies platform, focusing on underserved but creditworthy businesses with strong repayment histories.
To safeguard investors, the fund incorporates a Credit Enhancement Reserve of up to 10% of Net Investment Deposits to help maintain the benchmark return and absorb potential early-stage credit losses. In addition, part of the underlying investment notes are backed by registrable collateral or third-party guarantees from CGC Digital Malaysia, a subsidiary of the Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC), adding a robust, multi-layered protection structure for investors.
The initial offer price for the fund is RM1.00 per unit, with a minimum investment of RM10,000 and subsequent top-ups in the same amount.
Funding Societies Malaysia Country Head Chai Kien Poon highlighted that the TFSIF bridges institutional and sophisticated investors with the SMEs driving Malaysia’s economy.
“Through TFSIF, we’re connecting investors directly to the SMEs powering Malaysia’s economic growth, giving them an opportunity to earn predictable income while contributing to national progress,” he said.
“Both Funding Societies and Tradeview started as SMEs ourselves, so we understand their challenges first-hand and share a deep commitment to empowering local businesses.”
The launch of TFSIF reflects the combined expertise of two fast-growing financial institutions. Tradeview Capital recently surpassed RM100 million in assets under management (AUM) and achieved profitability within just three years. Its flagship Tradeview Sustainability Fund (TSF), an SRI-qualified equity fund, has delivered an average annual return of 11.2% since its launch in 2022.
Meanwhile, Funding Societies has established a strong regional track record, disbursing over RM20 billion to more than 100,000 SMEs across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam through over five million financing notes. Its institutional backing and governance standards have further strengthened its role in advancing SME financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
The partnership between Tradeview Capital and Funding Societies reflects their shared mission of “Backing Businesses, Building Futures.” By mobilising private capital to support SME growth, both companies aim to strengthen Malaysia’s real economy, create jobs, and generate long-term value for investors.