SCA, financial markets, regulatory authorities participate in ‘Global Investor Week’

SCA, financial markets, regulatory authorities participate in ‘Global Investor Week’

ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2021 (WAM) -- Regulatory authorities and financial markets in the UAE will participate in the events of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which will be launched Sunday as part of the "Global Investor Week 2021" campaign that aims this year to enhance the financial culture of investors and shed light on the issues around which the campaign events revolve, including sustainable finance, fraud and deception prevention.

The authorities participating in the campaign are the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADSX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, and Dubai Financial Services Authority. The authorities participating in these events look forward to strengthening and elevating the UAE's position as a leading financial center in the region and the world, in line with the vision of the UAE’s government and the State's national agenda.

This year's Global Investor Week campaign is expected to highlight the importance of raising awareness of four main themes: financial fraud, sustainable financing, the basics of investing, and electronic investment.

Dr. Maryam Al Suwaidi, Acting CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority stated: "The themes covered in