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MANAMA: Bahrain Bourse (BHB) joined exchanges around the world in promoting financial literacy and boost financial inclusion during the fifth annual World Investor Week (WIW).
The self-regulated multi-asset marketplace is an affiliate member of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which organises the week-long global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. This year’s edition ended last Sunday.
Parallel to the IOSCO WIW, Bahrain Bourse participated in the World Federation of Exchanges’ annual ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ initiative to join 78 other global exchanges holding virtual bell ringing ceremonies, workshops, and events to drive awareness of the importance of financial literacy.
The initiative included producing a series of awareness videos featuring 17 key participants from various listed companies and educational insitutions as well as other key stakeholders to highlight and showcase Bahrain Bourse’s awareness programmes.
BHB took part in the Ring the Bell events
In addition, Bahrain Bourse held a series of virtual workshops in partnership with several financial institutions and universities to introduce students to the capital market and Bahrain Bourse, where more than 2,300 attended the workshops.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, chief executive of Bahrain Bourse, commented: “Over the years, Bahrain Bourse has run various programmes and initiatives, including TradeQuest, Smart Investor, the Investment Academy, and Capital Markets Apprenticeship, as part of efforts to raise financial literacy and investor awareness.
“We believe in building a generation of investors that are well-equipped with the knowledge and understanding of financial markets to guide them in effective financial planning.”
According to IOSCO Board chair and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission chief executive of the Ashley Alder, the WIW annual global initiative has effectively disseminated key investor protection messages worldwide particularly at a time when a growing number of retail investors are participating in securities markets.
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