LIVE YOUR TODAY · PLAN YOUR TOMORROW

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) organized the Annual Signature Financial Planning Symposium 2020 with the theme of Live Your Today . Plan Your Tomorrow. The event attracted 350 participants online and 100 attending at Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The symposium is part of FPAM Financial Literacy Year 2020 (FPAMFLY2020) and is in support of the Financial Education Network (FEN).
 
Mr Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, FPAM President led the opening address and congratulated the financial planners for their continued dedication towards their clients during pandemic situation. He reiterated the importance of financial planning among Malaysians and FPAMFLY’s initiatives have helped public outreach through financial education series.
 
The Guest of Honor, Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, Executive Chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia, delivered his keynote address. He said that although investors are going through very uncertain times, the awareness on financial planning and management is increasing. He stressed on the importance of financial education for the wellbeing of Malaysians as people are still victims of scams due to little exposure and understanding on financial concepts. He acknowledged FPAM and its initiative together with SC’s effort in line with FEN to conduct financial education programs.
 
The Organizing Chairperson of FPAMFLY 2020, Mr. Nicholas Chu said that to date, 14 Financial Literacy Outreach Programmes were completed to help public affected by MCO including a weekly personal finance webinar with BFM targeted for the working class and SME owners.25 financial series webinars were successfully completed. A 6 module Employee Financial Wellness Programme, pilot program with BFM89.9 was also done. This is a continuation program into 2021 for other companies and associations.
 
The Malaysia Financial Planning of the Year 2020 Award also took place. The finalists received trophies and cash prizes from FPAM and sponsors. The finalists are:

Winner: Gunaseelan A/L Kannan
1st Runner Up: V Thanga A/L Venu
2nd Runner Up: Cheah Yee Nin
 
The topics covered is on economic outlook post Covid-19,Asset Allocation, Wealth Management, Protection Industry to build a sustainable portfolio, introduction of FEN roles and outlook, as well as how to engage social media for future businesses.

About Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)

Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM), is the pioneer professional body for financial planning in Malaysia, which is an affiliate member of the international organization, Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd (FPSB). FPAM is a non-profit organization that aims to raise the bar of the financial planning profession by conducting professional development courses, and to educate public on the importance of personal financial planning. We administer the Certified Financial Planner® certification and the Islamic Financial Planner qualification program (jointly owned with IBFIM), both of which are recognized by the Securities Commission Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia for licensing purposes. FPAM celebrating its 20th years’ anniversary by launching FPAMFLY 2020 with the support from Financial Education Network (FEN).

SOURCE: Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Rekka Chinnasamy
Tel: 016-414 5186
Email: rekka@fpam.org.my

Name: Bey Bun Kiat
Tel: 016-308 8512
Email: beykiat@fpam.org.my

--BERNAMA