Webull Malaysia has appointed Farah Jaafar as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive fintech and financial services experience to the board. Her expertise will support Webull Malaysia’s mission to enhance investor education and inclusion through advanced fintech solutions.
17 July 2024 – Webull Securities (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (“Webull Malaysia”) is delighted to announce the appointment of Farah Jaafar as its new Independent Non-Executive Director.
Farah Jaafar brings a wealth of business and fintech experience, along with diverse industry perspectives, garnered from her 30-year career in various leadership roles within capital markets and financial services organisations. Currently serving as the Vice President of the FinTech Association of Malaysia, Farah plays a key role in advancing national policies, legislation, and regulations in fintech, accelerating innovation within the country’s financial sector. She previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre, a premier international financial hub.
“We are thrilled to welcome Farah to the Webull Malaysia board as we continue to expand our investor community and democratise investment opportunities for Malaysians,” said Kenneth Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Webull Malaysia. “With our learning, sharing, and investing philosophy at our core, Webull Malaysia is dedicated to synergising technology with finance to offer secure, reliable, and intelligent products and services that ensure a seamless trading experience. Farah’s extensive expertise and insights in fintech will be invaluable in our mission to make investing an enjoyable and trusted lifelong skill for Malaysians.”
Farah expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Webull’s focus on investor education and inclusion through state-of-the-art fintech solutions introduces a much-needed dimension to Malaysia’s capital markets. By providing access to global equity and derivative markets, we offer much-needed investment portfolio diversity for all Malaysian investors. I am excited to contribute my unique experience in fintech, legacy stockbroking, and international finance, and support diversity in the boardroom.”
Webull Malaysia, launched in May, is a digital investment platform that allows investors of all levels to trade Bursa-listed securities and derivatives contracts such as FCPO and FKLI, alongside US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via the Webull Malaysia app. In partnership with Elzar Shariah Solutions & Advisory, Webull Malaysia provides screening for US-listed stocks and ETFs on the platform, with Shariah-compliant stocks indicated by a purple crescent icon.
