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Bursa Malaysia, ASEAN’s leading capital raising venue, together with OSK Investment Bank will bring the Invest Malaysia capital market roadshow to Hong Kong this 8 November, 2012 to meet with fund managers in Hong Kong showcasing Malaysia as a key driver for ASEAN.
Dato’ Tajuddin Atan, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, said, “We are delighted to be back again in Hong Kong with a great line up of companies. This is our third year to Hong Kong and on the back of a very strong year. Since our maiden roadshow in 2010, a number of exciting developments in Malaysia have been shaping a more vibrant capital market.”
“While Bursa Malaysia embraces our role as a primary driver of the ASEAN capital market and provide growth opportunities for our listed companies, Malaysia’s transformation towards a high income nation has created a fertile ground for our listed companies to transform into regional and global multinationals”, continued Tajuddin.
Nearly 40% of FBM KLCI revenues stem from abroad while 27% of FTSE ASEAN 40 are Malaysian companies. This year alone, Bursa Malaysia has successfully listed two of the world’s top five largest IPOs to gain ranks as a leading capital raising venue for the ASEAN region. Bursa Malaysia is also proving to be the ASEAN access for Islamic Finance as it stands today as the world’s Sukuk leader with 70% of global deals done.
Themed Capitalising on ASEAN’s Multinational Marketplace, IMHK 2012 will provide a detailed view of Malaysia’s growth potential on the back of its Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) as well as the growth of Malaysian companies throughout ASEAN.
Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, the Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia will also be in attendance to elaborate on Malaysia’s growth as a key driver of ASEAN and key national development updates. The Malaysian delegation will also use the opportunity to highlight Malaysia’s FDI growth and resilience. The AT Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Index highlighted Malaysia as 10th in the world for FDI Confidence.
U Chen Hock, Chief Executive Officer of OSK Investment Bank, said, “OSK is proud to partner Bursa Malaysia for the third year in this effort to showcase Malaysian companies to Hong Kong investors. Malaysia is truly at the center of a connected ASEAN, more so now via the ASEAN Trading Link which connects the three markets of Malaysia, Singapore and, Thailand.
“When investors buy into Malaysian companies, they are not just buying into the growth of Malaysia but also benefiting from its regional, and in some cases, global exposure. As a Malaysian-grown, regional investment bank, we are able to provide companies the regional footprint they need while enjoying our strong home-base, ASEAN centrality,” continued Mr. U.
Tajuddin said Invest Malaysia Hong Kong will be the right platform for both Bursa Malaysia and OSK Investment Bank to highlight Malaysia as a top growth market for ASEAN, fourth in the world this year as a capital raising venue from after NYSE Euronext, NASDAQ and Tokyo Stock Exchange, “Malaysia has stepped up its game to become a leading ASEAN Marketplace and we look forward to greater collaborations with investors and business partners in Hong Kong.
Companies participating in Invest Malaysia Hong Kong, which will be held on 8 November 2012 at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, represent a range of interesting sectors including financial services, agriculture, healthcare, consumer, telecommunications, industrial, retail, education and information technology.
