MNC Sekuritas, a leading Indonesian brokerage firm, has officially concluded its signature annual mutual fund investment education program, Having Fund 2026. Held throughout October 2026, the comprehensive initiative was designed to enhance financial literacy and drive capital market inclusion, particularly among Indonesia’s younger demographic, who are increasingly entering the financial ecosystem.
Under the overarching theme “New Mindset, New Future,” the month-long program ran from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Friday, October 30, 2026. The initiative utilized a hybrid format combining on-site, face-to-face seminars with interactive online sessions to maximize reach. By blending physical campus engagements with digital broadcasts, MNC Sekuritas successfully engaged more than 3,300 active participants across various regions.
The widespread success of Having Fund 2026 was largely driven by robust strategic partnerships. The program involved collaborative efforts with 10 prominent Investment Managers (Manajer Investasi) and 17 Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX / BEI) Investment Galleries under the mentorship and supervision of MNC Sekuritas. This multi-stakeholder framework allowed the organizers to deliver comprehensive educational content that bridged theoretical financial knowledge with practical investment execution.
Background Context and Strategic Importance
The urgency for structured financial literacy programs like Having Fund 2026 stems from the shifting demographics of Indonesia’s capital market. Over recent years, retail investor participation—spurred by digital transformation and simplified onboarding processes—has grown exponentially. However, regulators and industry leaders have repeatedly emphasized that rapid growth in account ownership must be accompanied by proportionate education regarding risk management, financial planning, and analytical decision-making.
MNC Sekuritas designed Having Fund 2026 to address these exact challenges. Rather than merely encouraging speculative trading, the program focused heavily on mutual funds as a foundational, professionally managed asset class suitable for beginners. By introducing concepts of diversification, long-term capital appreciation, and risk-adjusted returns, the curriculum aimed to transition young investors from a short-term trading mindset to a structured wealth-accumulation strategy.
Chronology and Program Execution
The month-long schedule of Having Fund 2026 featured a diverse array of educational milestones, workshops, and campus activations.
The initiative commenced on October 1, 2026, with an inaugural national webinar that set the tone for the month, addressing common misconceptions about investing and introducing the fundamental principles of mutual fund allocation. Throughout the month, the 17 IDX Investment Galleries played a pivotal role by hosting localized seminars, public lectures, and interactive discussions in collaboration with academic institutions.
A notable highlight of the program occurred mid-month through a strategic collaboration with Korea Investment Management Indonesia, hosted at the State Polytechnic of Jakarta (Politeknik Negeri Jakarta). This session drew significant student turnout, offering attendees direct insights from institutional asset managers regarding macroeconomic indicators, fund selection strategies, and the structural benefits of entering the capital market early in life.
The program culminated on October 30, 2026, with a closing symposium that evaluated participation metrics, recognized outstanding institutional contributions, and reinforced the long-term commitment of MNC Sekuritas toward continuous financial education.
Official Statements and Stakeholder Appreciation
Reflecting on the successful culmination of the initiative, the President Director of MNC Sekuritas, Susy Meilina, expressed profound gratitude to all participating institutions. She highlighted that the achievement of reaching over 3,300 participants was a direct result of strong synergy between the brokerage firm, investment management companies, and academic partners.
“We extend our utmost gratitude and appreciation to the 10 Investment Managers and the 17 IDX Investment Galleries that became an integral part of the Having Fund 2026 journey,” Susy stated in an official release. “We firmly believe that capital market education is not the sole responsibility of a single entity, but rather a collective endeavor that demands collaboration and consistency.”
Susy further underscored the qualitative goals of the program, emphasizing that cultivating a knowledgeable investor base transcends simple product promotion.
“Beyond merely introducing investment products, our objective is to ensure that the younger generation possesses accurate comprehension, the ability to recognize and mitigate risks, and the capacity to integrate investing as an essential component of their future life planning,” she added.
Broader Industry Implications and Future Outlook
The conclusion of Having Fund 2026 arrives at a critical juncture for Indonesia’s financial sector. As the nation targets deeper financial inclusion under national regulatory blueprints, initiatives spearheaded by private sector institutions like MNC Sekuritas serve as vital catalysts.
By embedding educational modules within academic environments through IDX Investment Galleries, financial literacy efforts transition from superficial awareness campaigns to structured educational pathways. Students gain hands-on exposure to market dynamics, learning how macroeconomic shifts impact mutual fund performance across equity, fixed-income, and money market instruments.
Industry observers note that sustained programs of this nature yield multi-layered benefits:
- Enhanced Market Stability: Educated retail investors are historically less susceptible to panic selling during market downturns, contributing to overall capital market resilience.
- Expansion of the Domestic Investor Base: Engaging students early fosters a lifelong habit of formal saving and investing, reducing reliance on informal or high-risk financial schemes.
- Synergy Between Academia and Industry: Collaborations between brokerages and universities ensure that the future workforce is economically empowered and professionally literate.
Following the positive reception and high engagement levels recorded during Having Fund 2026, MNC Sekuritas indicated its intention to expand the scope and frequency of its educational outreach in the coming years. The firm remains committed to leveraging digital innovations alongside traditional institutional partnerships to ensure that financial literacy reaches every corner of the country, building a resilient and prosperous generation of Indonesian investors.
