INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia's largest retail investment event, officially opened on 18 July 2026 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together investing, financial education, and financial technology. The two-day event was officiated by Dato' Fad'l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, who returned as the Guest-of-Honour. In his opening address, Dato' Fad'l Mohamed highlighted the growing retail investor participation in Malaysia, noting that more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts were opened as at mid-June this year. He emphasized that while saving builds financial discipline, investing allows Malaysians to grow their wealth over time and work towards long-term financial goals. Bursa Malaysia is committed to helping Malaysians invest with confidence through investor education initiatives and a wider range of investment opportunities.
Themed "Money. Finance. Technology.", INVEST Fair 2026 spans Halls 1, 2 and 3 and is expected to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors. This year's edition features more than 100 industry speakers and over 40 exhibiting organisations across more than 70 hours of talks and panel discussions. The programme covers equities, exchange-traded funds, real estate investment trusts, bonds and sukuk, retirement planning, estate planning, digital investing, financial technology, sustainable investing, AI-related investment opportunities and green finance instruments. Participating exhibitors include Bursa Malaysia, Affin Hwang Investment Bank, FSMOne, Moomoo, UOB Kay Hian, Gambit, Kenanga, ASNB, KWSP, and a wide range of investment banks, fund-management companies, digital investment platforms, insurers, financial advisers, government agencies, and investor-education partners.
Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., the holding company of ShareInvestor Malaysia, said, "As financial markets and technology continue to evolve, we aim to give Malaysians trusted information, practical knowledge and direct access to credible experts so they can make better-informed financial decisions at every stage of their journey." The event also marks the debut of Duit Fest, a dedicated segment focused on practical personal finance and everyday money habits. Interactive activities include the Golden Ball Pit Challenge, Kick & Win Challenge, trading contests, lucky draws, and the two-day Pickleball Bull League.
Selected government agencies, including JPJ, NFCC, Zakat Selangor, LHDN, PTPTN, and PDRM, are also participating to provide information on public services, taxation, zakat, education financing, scam awareness, and consumer protection. At the Career Partner Area, organisations share information on employment and internship opportunities within the finance and investment sectors. Key programme highlights include panel talks on "Mapping Malaysia's Investment Future", "Geared for Growth: Navigating Leveraged Products in Volatile Markets", and "Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur Now? Lowering the Bar with AI, Social Media, and Digital Tools".
The event is supported by sponsors from across the industry, reflecting the sector's continued commitment to investor education and financial literacy. Datuk Clifford, Group Chief Executive Officer of Gambit Group, said, "As more Malaysians invest for their futures, holistic wealth planning matters more than ever. At INVEST Fair 2026, Gambit is proud to showcase its Digital Trustee solutions that make estate planning simpler, more accessible and future-ready." Mr Hanif bin Ghulam Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, said, "INVEST Fair 2026 showcases opportunities across equities, futures and structured products. Through market expertise, research-driven insights and comprehensive investment solutions, AFFIN HWANG equips investors to capitalise on opportunities in an evolving market landscape." Ms Indy Lau, Chief Operating Officer of Moomoo Malaysia, said, "INVEST Fair reflects exactly where investing in Malaysia is heading - the meeting point of money, finance and technology. At Moomoo, we believe trust is the foundation of every investment decision, which is why more than 30 million investors worldwide already choose to trade with us."
For more information on the event, please visit the official website at https://investfair.com.my/.
