Malaysia Derivatives Exchange Roadshows To Enhance Awareness Of Derivatives

Malaysia Derivatives Exchange Berhad (MDEX) series of nationwide roadshows are designed to enhance awareness of the advantages and benefits of derivatives as an investment tool.

MDEX Chief Operating Officer Dr. Zaha Rina Zahari said that unlike investing in securities, there are many aspects of investing in derivatives that are not widely known.

"At the mention of the word derivatives, many may feel intimidated by its perceived complexities, whilst the jargons related to the derivatives investment tend to dominate the market. There have also been prominent coverage on derivatives in a less positive way.

"What is forgotten is that it is through proper application, derivatives improves the ability to hedge against losses," she said.

Dr. Zaha Rina added it is through the series of roadshows that MDEX is able to ensure that the uses and applications of derivatives are understood in its proper context.

Through the MDEX Peninsular Malaysia Derivatives Roadshow 2002, MDEX offers briefings covering both fundamental and significant topics on derivatives including:

• How Futures & Options Work
• MDEX & Its Products
• Capitalising on the KLSE CI Futures
• KLSE CI Market Outlook
• Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio with CPO Futures

To date, the MDEX Derivatives Roadshow 2002 have been conducted in Ipoh, Georgetown and Seremban. Future roadshows will be conducted as follows:

Town	Date	Time	Venue
Melaka	15 August 2002	5pm - 9pm	Equatorial Melaka
Johor Bharu	16 August 2002	5pm - 9pm	Balai Maklumat BSKL, Johor
Kota Bharu	20 August 2002	5pm - 9pm	Renaissance Kota Bharu
Kuala Terengganu	22 August 2002	5pm - 9pm	Primula Parkroyal
Kuantan	24 August 2002	9am - 1pm	Balai Maklumat BSKL, Kuantan

"The roadshows provide a really good opportunity for everyone to gain more information on futures, options and investment planning as well as to capitalise on investment opportunities in the market."

For further information on the roadshow, log on to the MDEX web-site at www.mdex.com.my or call the Business Development Division of MDEX at (03) 2070 8199. Registration fee is RM20 per person inclusive of refreshments and materials.

In conjunction with the Roadshow, a derivatives quiz is organised each week. The questions for the quiz are available on the MDEX web-site. This contest is open to all residents of Malaysia aged 18 and above, except employee of MDEX and their immediate family members. Ten (10) prizes of RM100 will be awarded each week and the judges' decision is final. All entries are to be submitted by post and must include contact details and written answers.