Malaysia
Lead Organization: Securities Commission Malaysia
InvestSmart® Fest 2024
The Securities Commission Malaysia's annual flagship investor empowerment event, InvestSmart® Fest 2024 (ISF 2024) will be held in conjunction with World Invest Week 2024 (WIW 2024), from 11 to 13 October in Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur.
The event aims to empower the investors/consumers to make informed financial decisions and raise awareness about scams and unlicensed activities.
The 3-day event will bring together capital market institutions, associations, industry players, government bodies and relevant agencies under one roof.
Speaking Session on Sustainability
Organise a speaking session during World Investor Week 2024 (WIW 2024) on sustainable investment in collaboration with AIFA Consulting Sdn Bhd (“AIFA”), a boutique advisory firm and a registered Shariah adviser with the Securities Commission Malaysia.
Contents include:
(a) Understanding ESG Risks
- ESG factors that are important to retail investors (climate change, pollution, equal rights etc)
(b) Understanding Sustainability-related Opportunities
- What motivates retail investors to invest sustainably?
- Global trends on interests and participation by retail investors in sustainable investments;
- Sustainable investment products that are available for retail investors in Malaysia, and how to invest in these products;
- How can retail investors assess these products?
- What are the important areas that investors should pay attention to?
Website(s): http://investsmartsc.my/
World Investor Week Coordinator(s): Preetha Subramaniam, preethas@seccom.com.my
Updated: August 19, 2024