INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia's largest retail investment fair, successfully concluded after attracting more than 15,000 visitors over two days at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the event brought together investors, financial institutions, and industry experts to explore the latest developments in investing, finance, and financial technology.
Officiating the event, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, highlighted the growing participation of retail investors, noting that more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts were opened as of mid-June this year. "While saving helps build financial discipline and security, investing allows Malaysians to put their money to work, grow their wealth over time and work towards their long-term financial goals," he said. Bursa Malaysia's commitment to investor education and a wider range of investment opportunities aims to help Malaysians invest with confidence while participating in the nation's economic growth.
Themed "Money. Finance. Technology.", INVEST Fair 2026 explored how artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and emerging financial technologies are reshaping the investment landscape. Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., emphasized that "access to sophisticated tools is no longer the exclusive domain of institutional investors. However, with more data comes more noise, and successful investors will be those who know how to interpret information and make informed decisions."
This year's edition featured more than 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors across 70 hours of panel discussions and talks covering capital markets, equities, wealth management, personal finance, and financial technology. Participants demonstrated strong interest in topics including equities, wealth creation, property investment, and trading strategies. Talks were conducted in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin, making investment education accessible to a diverse audience.
Among the event's highlights was the fireside chat, "Mapping Malaysia’s Investment Future", featuring Ms Stephanie Tan, Director, Group Commercial & Market Coverage of Bursa Malaysia, moderated by Dr Wong Chin Yoong, Professor in Economics at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. The discussion explored Bursa Malaysia's role in strengthening the capital market ecosystem through the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030. Ms Stephanie Tan noted, "The Malaysian capital market is becoming more accessible, more diverse and more relevant to everyday investors."
New highlights this year included Duit Fest, focusing on practical personal finance; the Career Partner Area, connecting visitors with job opportunities in financial services; and interactive challenges such as the Golden Ball Pit Challenge, Kick & Win Challenge, and Pickleball Bull League. Visitors also participated in lucky draws with cash prizes and rewards worth up to RM100,000.
As Malaysia's premier retail investment event, INVEST Fair continues to promote financial literacy and informed investing. For more information, visit the INVEST Fair website or ShareInvestor.
