The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has announced the principal themes that will feature during the eighth edition of World Investor Week (WIW) – with sustainable finance being one of them. Other key themes will include technology and digital finance, as well as cryptoassets, while complementary discussions and workshops on fraud and scam prevention, investor resilience, and the basics of investing, will also be hosted. WIW is a week-long global campaign to raise awareness on the importance of investor education and protection, highlighting various initiatives in these areas and aiming to strengthen collaboration among IOSCO members. Launching on 7 October this year, the event will target two primary objectives: disseminating key messages that support investor education, protection and financial literacy; and fostering learning opportunities for investors. Organisations representing more than 100 jurisdictions are due to attend this year’s event. “The principal themes we have identified this year result from extensive engagement with [our] members and unanimously reflect the most urgent issues facing investors today,” said Pasquale Munafò, Senior Officer at the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa – the public authority responsible for regulating Italian financial markets – and Chair of IOSCO’s Committee 8. “By placing the spotlight on these critical areas, we aim to empower and protect investors worldwide, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape.”
