Bahrain Bourse “Rings the Bell for Financial Literacy”

Bahrain Bourse “Rings the Bell for Financial Literacy”

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a self-regulated multi-asset marketplace and an affiliate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), has announced its participation in the sixth annual World Investor Week ("WIW"), which will take place from October 3rd to October 9th, 2022. This year, the key messages of the IOSCO WIW campaign will be focused on two themes: 1) Investor Resilience and 2) Sustainable Finance.

Alongside the IOSCO WIW, Bahrain Bourse joined 106 other global exchanges in the World Federation of Exchanges' annual 'Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy' initiative to promote financial literacy and raise awareness on the importance of financial inclusivity. As part of the week's events, Bahrain Bourse is hosting a virtual 'Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy' event through a video campaign, featuring key participants from various listed companies as well as other key stakeholders to highlight and showcase Bahrain Bourse's various awareness programs. During the week-long campaign, Bahrain Bourse will also launch an Educational Series campaign focused on capital markets for the general public.

Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, commented, “Promoting investor education is a top priority for Bahrain Bourse, as demonstrated by our various programs, and it is a privilege to be