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 in Kuala Lumpur. Organized by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the event featured more than 100 speakers, 40 exhibitors, and 70 hours of panel discussions and talks covering capital markets, stock investing, equities, wealth management, personal finance, and financial technology.
Themed “Money. Finance. Technology.,” the fair explored how artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and emerging financial technologies are reshaping the investment landscape. Mr. Christopher Lee, CEO of AlphaInvest Holdings, noted that “access to sophisticated tools is no longer the exclusive domain of institutional investors,” but warned that “with more data comes more noise,” emphasizing the need for informed decision-making.
Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia, officiated the event and highlighted the growth in retail participation, with over 325,000 new retail CDS accounts opened as of mid-June 2026. “While saving helps build financial discipline and security, investing allows Malaysians to put their money to work,” he said, underscoring the exchange’s commitment to investor education and market access.
A key session 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. The discussion focused on the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030, which outlines priorities to strengthen Malaysia’s capital market ecosystem. “The Malaysian capital market is becoming more accessible, more diverse, and more relevant to everyday investors,” Tan said.
This year introduced new attractions including Duit Fest, focused on practical personal finance; a Career Partner Area for financial services job opportunities; interactive challenges like the Golden Ball Pit Challenge and Kick & Win Challenge; and the Pickleball Bull League, adding a lifestyle element. Visitors also participated in lucky draws with cash prizes and rewards worth up to RM100,000.
Talks were conducted in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin, making investment education accessible to diverse audiences. Sessions on equities, wealth creation, property investment, and trading strategies drew full audiences. The event reinforced the importance of financial literacy and informed investing, aligning with AlphaInvest’s mission to connect investors, financial institutions, and experts.
For more information about the event, visit INVEST Fair. Additional details about the organizing company can be found at AlphaInvest Holdings and ShareInvestor.
