INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia's largest retail investment fair, concluded successfully after attracting more than 15,000 visitors over two days at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Organized by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., 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 importance of investing over saving for long-term wealth growth. He noted that more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts were opened as of mid-June this year, reflecting a growing interest in investing among Malaysians. 'Through investor education initiatives and a wider range of investment opportunities, Bursa Malaysia is committed to helping Malaysians invest with confidence while participating in the nation's economic growth,' he said.
Themed 'Money. Finance. Technology.', INVEST Fair 2026 explored how artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and emerging financial technologies are reshaping the investment landscape. The event featured over 70 hours of panel discussions and talks covering capital markets, equities, wealth management, personal finance, and financial technology, with sessions conducted in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin to cater to diverse audiences.
Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., emphasized the importance of informed decision-making in an era of abundant data. '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,' he said.
Participants showed strong interest in equities, wealth creation, property investment, and trading strategies, with many sessions drawing full audiences. A key highlight was the fireside chat 'Mapping Malaysia's Investment Future', featuring Ms Stephanie Tan, Director of Group Commercial & Market Coverage at 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.
This year's edition introduced new attractions including Duit Fest, which focused on practical personal finance, a Career Partner Area connecting visitors with financial services jobs, and interactive challenges like the Golden Ball Pit Challenge and Kick & Win Challenge. The Pickleball Bull League added a lifestyle element, attracting strong public participation. Lucky draws awarded cash prizes and rewards worth up to RM100,000.
As Malaysia's premier retail investment event, INVEST Fair continues to promote financial literacy and encourage informed investing, reinforcing AlphaInvest's commitment to providing a platform that connects investors, financial institutions, and industry experts. For more information about the event, visit INVEST Fair Malaysia.
