KUALA LUMPUR — 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 on 18 and 19 July 2026. 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.
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. Themed “Money. Finance. Technology.”, INVEST Fair 2026 explored how artificial intelligence, digital platforms and emerging financial technologies are reshaping the investment landscape while equipping retail investors with the knowledge and tools to make more informed financial decisions.
Officiating the event, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, highlighted the growing retail investor participation in Malaysia. “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. 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 said. He added that Bursa Malaysia is committed to helping Malaysians invest with confidence through investor education initiatives and a wider range of investment opportunities.
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. That is what INVEST Fair is designed to support,” he said.
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, Professor in Economics at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. The discussion explored Bursa Malaysia’s role in strengthening Malaysia’s capital market ecosystem and supporting long-term economic growth 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. Bursa Malaysia is expanding investment opportunities and strengthening the market ecosystem so that more Malaysians can participate in wealth creation, while supporting the growth of the businesses and industries shaping Malaysia’s future economy.”
Participants demonstrated strong interest in topics including equities, wealth creation, property investment and trading strategies, with many sessions drawing full audiences throughout the two-day event. Talks were conducted in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin, making investment education accessible to Malaysians from diverse backgrounds and levels of investing experience.
This year’s edition also introduced several new highlights that expanded the visitor experience beyond traditional investment discussions. These included Duit Fest, which focused on practical personal finance and everyday money management; the Career Partner Area, which connected visitors with career opportunities in the financial services industry; the Golden Ball Pit Challenge and Kick & Win Challenge, which offered interactive experiences; and the Pickleball Bull League, which added a lifestyle element and attracted strong public participation throughout the event. Visitors also participated in interactive activities, competitions and lucky draws, with winners receiving 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. The event underscores the growing importance of retail investors in Malaysia’s capital market, with implications for financial inclusion and economic growth. The increased accessibility of investment tools and education, as highlighted by the fair, may empower more Malaysians to participate in wealth creation and contribute to the nation’s economic development.
