The seminar, entitled "Stock Index Option: A New Frontier for the Malaysian Derivatives Market" is organised in conjunction with the launch of the KLSE Composite Index (KLSE CI) options contracts on 1 December 2000.

The KLSE CI options which is the first exchange-traded options in the country has increased opportunities for portfolio management and trading strategies for market participants. In line with the Capital Market Masterplan, it also offers investors an additional avenue for hedging, risk management or even 'speculation' in the Malaysian market.
This seminar is targeted at fund managers, venture capitalists, brokers, financial planners, as well as the public who wish to get an insight on trading options.

A wide range of experts, both local and international, will share their knowledge on various aspects of stock index options encompassing the risks and benefits as well as trading strategies, global trends and developments.

Distinguished speakers who will be delivering a presentation during the seminar are:

Ms Urs Schneider, a delegate to the Executive Committee of the International Financial Risk Institute of Geneva;

Dr. Malick Sy of Derivatives Consultant, Singapore;

Mr Lim Boon Keng of Goldman Sachs, Hong Kong;

Mr Hon Cheung of State Street Global Advisers, Singapore; and

Mr Anthony Lim of Mayban Futures and Mr David Lo of HLG Futures.

Topics to be presented at the seminar include:

The Derivatives Market: Global Trends and Developments - Macro View of Global Trends and Current Developments of the Global Derivatives Market.

Product Overview of Index Options Concepts, Index Options Vs Index Futures, Benefits, Risks and Basic Strategies

Market Opportunities for Index Options - Market Overview and Opportunities from a Trader's Perspective

Stock Index Options - An International Fund Manager's Experience

Trading Index Options - A Broker's Perspective

Risk Management in the International Investment Industry

Stock Index Options - Opportunities for Malaysian Retail Investors