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, a subsidiary of AlphaInvest Holdings, the event brought together investors, financial institutions, and industry experts to explore the latest developments in investing, finance, and financial technology.
The fair featured more than 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors, with over 70 hours of panel discussions and talks covering capital markets, equities, wealth management, personal finance, and financial technology. New highlights included Duit Fest, a Career Partner Area, and interactive challenges such as the Golden Ball Pit Challenge, Kick & Win Challenge, and Pickleball Bull League. Lucky draws awarded cash prizes and rewards worth up to RM100,000.
Officiating the event, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, noted that more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts were opened as of mid-June 2026, reflecting growing retail participation. He emphasized the importance of investor education and confidence in navigating the market.
Themed “Money. Finance. Technology,” INVEST Fair 2026 explored how artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and emerging financial technologies are reshaping the investment landscape. Christopher Lee, CEO of AlphaInvest Holdings, stated that the fair aims to help investors interpret information and make informed decisions amid increasing data availability.
A fireside chat titled “Mapping Malaysia’s Investment Future” featured Ms. Stephanie Tan, Director of Group Commercial & Market Coverage at Bursa Malaysia, moderated by Dr. Wong Chin Yoong. The discussion highlighted Bursa Malaysia’s role in strengthening the capital market ecosystem through the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030, which supports long-term economic growth and expands investment opportunities for everyday investors.
Ms. Tan noted that the Malaysian capital market is becoming more accessible and diverse, enabling more Malaysians to participate in wealth creation. The event also included talks in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin, making investment education accessible to a broad audience.
AlphaInvest Holdings (www.alphainvestholdings.com) operates the largest investor relations network in the region, serving about 700 public listed companies and reaching over 300,000 people across its platforms. The group also organizes other key events such as the REITS Symposium (www.reitsymposium.com).
