National Financial Planning Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) organised the second instalment of the Malaysian Financial Planning Day (MFPD) at Securities Commission Malaysia. A total of 1,600 attendees comprising of students from institutes of higher learning and members of the public attended the event. MFPD is an annual event jointly organised by Malaysia’s financial planning associations – Malaysian Financial Planning Council, Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM), Association of Financial Advisors Malaysia (AFA) and Malaysia Financial Planner and Advisor Association (MFPAA).

MFPD provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the financial planning industry, including its job possibilities, through interactive learning and networking sessions. The event is fully funded by the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) and was officiated by Puan Meha Kasbun, Director, Office of the Director, Corporate Resources & Services, Securities Commission Malaysia. With a focus on “Financial Learning for Youth”, seven seasoned speakers covered sessions including what potential financial planners need to know about the profession; what opportunities it offers; how to navigate a financial planning career from college to the corporate world; and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the profession. A Round table discussion on the nuts and bolts of a financial planning career helped financial planning aspirants decide whether this is a suitable profession for them.