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Capital Market for Beginners
CPE Eligible 10 Points
HRDC Claimable TBC
Overview
A simple, practical and fun one-day introduction to how Malaysia’s capital market really works. The capital market may sound complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. This one-day beginner-friendly programme breaks everything down in a clear and practical way, helping you understand how funding is raised, investments work and why the capital market matters to everyday Malaysians. Whether you're new to finance, starting a new job or just curious about investing, this programme will give you the basics you need.
This programme aims to equip participants with foundational understanding of the capital market, its structure, relevant rules and regulations and the products offered in helping investments in the capital market.

What will you learn from this programme?

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
  • LO1 recognise the fundamentals of the Malaysian capital market
  • LO2 identify key regulatory frameworks as well as the prohibited market practices
  • LO3 describe capital market products, including their features and risks aspects
  • LO4 analyse basic investment risk–return relationship

Methodology


  • A mix of interactive presentations, mini quizzes, live polls and case studies, complemented by Q&A sessions.
  • FOP02 Capital Market Fundamentals
  • FOP03 Capital Market Products
  • FOR02 Capital Market Institutions
  • FOR04 Capital Market Products Regulations

No Entry Requirements

Duration of Modules


1 Day

Who Should Attend This Programme?


This programme is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of the capital market, including new employees in the capital market and financial (or related) industries, as well as graduates, interns, trainees and professionals from non-finance backgrounds.

No Completion Requirements

Capital Market For Beginners
 
TIME TOPICS LO
9.00 am Session 1: How Malaysia’s Capital Market Works
  • Why it matters to the economy
  • Who the main players are (Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, intermediaries)
  • Differences between Islamic and conventional markets
  • Current trends such as ESG, digital assets, sustainability
1
10.45 am Session 2: The Rules That Keep Investors Safe
  • What the SC and Bursa regulate?
  • Key laws and guidelines
  • Common market offences explained in simple terms and examples
  • How regulation protects market integrity?
2
2.00 pm Session 3: The Main Investment Products
  • Shares, bonds, sukuk and unit trusts
  • What each product is, how it works and why people invest in them?
  • Shariah-compliant options
  • Sustainable and ESG investment opportunities
3
3.45 pm Session 4: Understanding Risk and Return
  • Basic principles of investing
  • Different types of risks (market, credit, liquidity and others)
  • How diversification work?
  • Simple tips for making informed decisions
4
5.30 pm End of programme