Bumiputera Education Funds

Bumiputera Dealer Representatives Education Fund (BDREF)

In the capacity of the fund secretariat, SIDC administers an education fund, the Bumiputera Dealer Representatives Education Fund (BDREF), to develop and enhance the Bumiputera talent pool in the capital market through a selection of approved programmes. BDREF’s objective is to increase the number of Bumiputera dealer’s representatives with professional qualifications. Applications for education funding are subject to the fund’s terms and conditions and availability. Applications are open throughout the year.

Introduction

The Bumiputera Dealer Representatives Education Fund (BDREF) or Dana Pendidikan Wakil Peniaga Bumiputera (DPWPB) was established for the purpose of enhancing the professional skills and technical knowledge of Bumiputera remisiers and paid dealers’ representatives so as to increase their value to the Malaysian capital market. This fund is managed and administered by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) through its training arm the Securities Industry Development Corporation. A board of trustees, supported by an education and finance committee that comprises the SC, Bursa Malaysia, ASCM and PRIBUMI oversees the implementation of the fund.

Claims

BDREF-Approved Education Provider (“Institution”) may claim for the applicable professional programme fees (i.e. registration, course, and examination fees) incurred by BDREF-approved students that are registered with the Institution.

BDREF-Approved Training Provider may claim for the approved training expenses incurred for conducting BDREF-approved trainings

The BDREF Objectives Provide financial assistance to Bumiputera dealer’s representatives to pursue professional courses related to the capital market Increase the number of Bumiputera dealer’s representatives with professional qualifications in particular in the capital market industry
Encourage personal development and enhancement of professional skills and technical knowledge among Bumiputera dealer’s representatives to strengthen their role in the capital market. Provide an opportunity to Bumiputera dealer’s representatives for career progression within the capital market industry
Certified Market Technician (CMT)

Persatuan Remisier Bumiputera Malaysia (PRIBUMI)
Room 26, Level 5, Tower One
RHB Center, Jalan Tun Razak
54000 Kuala Lumpur
 +603 9281 5195 / +6012 220 5242
 +603 9281 5087
Contact Person: Encik Luqman Hakim Jatmi
 [email protected]

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Sunway University
No. 5, Jalan Universiti
Bandar Sunway
47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan
 +603 5638 7176 / 7491 8622 ext. 3280
Contact Person: Ms Michelle Choo
 [email protected]

Malvern International Academy
(Formerly known as Kasturi College International)
11th Floor Plaza First Nationwide
No 161 Jalan Tun H S Lee
50000 Kuala Lumpur
 603-2032 3001, 017-2346100
 603-2031 3228
 [email protected]
Contact Person: Mr Jason Chang

Diploma of Technical Analysis (MSTA)

Persatuan Remisier Bumiputera Malaysia (PRIBUMI)
Room 26, Level 5, Tower One
RHB Center, Jalan Tun Razak
54000 Kuala Lumpur
 +603 9281 5195 / +60122205242
 +603 9281 5087
Contact Person: Encik Luqman Hakim Jatmi
 [email protected]

Masters in Islamic Finance Practice (MIFP)

INCEIF
Lorong University A
51000 Kuala Lumpur
 03-7651 4000/7651 4037
 03-7651 4094
Contact Person: Asmawi bin Asari
 [email protected] / [email protected]

Registered Financial Planner (RFP) / Shariah Registered Financial Planner (SRFP)

Malaysian Financial Planning Council
Unit 22.7, Level 22, Menara One Mont’ Kiara
No.1 Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara
50480 Kuala Lumpur
 +603 6203 5899
Contact Person: Miss Hazwani
 [email protected]