INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia's largest retail investment fair, successfully concluded on 19 July 2026 after attracting more than 15,000 visitors over two days at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Organised by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the event featured over 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors, delivering more than 70 hours of panel discussions and talks covering capital markets, equities, wealth management, personal finance, and financial technology.
Officiating the event, Dato' Fad'l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, highlighted the growing retail investor base: "It is encouraging to see more Malaysians taking that step, with more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts opened as at mid-June this year." He emphasised the need for access to trusted information and practical knowledge to navigate the market.
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 of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., noted that "access to sophisticated tools is no longer the exclusive domain of institutional investors" but stressed that successful investors must learn to interpret information and make informed decisions.
A key highlight 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. The discussion focused on Bursa Malaysia's role in strengthening the capital market ecosystem through the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030. Ms Tan stated, "The Malaysian capital market is becoming more accessible, more diverse, and more relevant to everyday investors."
New attractions at this year's fair included Duit Fest for personal finance, the Career Partner Area for job opportunities, and interactive challenges such as the Golden Ball Pit Challenge and Kick & Win Challenge. The Pickleball Bull League added a lifestyle element. Visitors also participated in lucky draws with cash prizes and rewards worth up to RM100,000.
For more information about the event, visit INVEST Fair Malaysia. AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., the parent company, operates platforms such as ShareInvestor and Investor-One to support investor education and market data tools.
