KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) — – Sun Life Malaysia today unveiled its second Sun Life Asia Financial Resilience Index: Balancing today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals, offering a detailed look into how individuals across the region are managing their finances while navigating today’s volatile financial landscape. In Malaysia, the findings reveal that while overall perceptions of financial security have slightly improved, the reality is more sobering – particularly for Gen Z, who emerge as the least financially secure and resilient generation surveyed, in sharp contrast to 66% of Baby Boomers who feel financially secure.
The research surveyed over 6,000 respondents across Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam, and highlights trends in financial planning, literacy, risk appetite, and the role of professional advice in building long-term resilience.