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The article argues that insurers’ claims about the dangers of litigation finance are inconsistent with their own record‑breaking profitability, revealing a narrative driven more by control than economic reality. It maintains that litigation funding simply levels the playing field by enabling valid claims to proceed, undermining insurers’ attempts to frame it as a threat rather than a check on corporate power.

This article provides a funder's view and critique of the January 2026 CALA Report, arguing that its claim that third‑party litigation funding costs U.S. households $600 per year is unsupported, biased, and based on flawed assumptions. Concluding, that litigation funding enhances access to justice and does not contribute to social inflation, contrary to the narrative promoted by industry detractors.

Malaysia has taken a major step forward in modernising its arbitration landscape with the entry into force of the Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024 (Act) and the Code of Practice for Third Party Funding 2026 (Code). From 1 January 2026, Malaysian parties and international investors can benefit from a clear, robust, and progressive statutory regime for third party funding (TPF) in arbitration. This reform brings Malaysia into alignment with leading arbitral jurisdictions such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and signals a strong commitment to access to justice and investor confidence.