Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), under the aegis of World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), of which PSX is an Affiliate Exchange, in partnership with International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO), marked World Investor Week (WIW) 2024 through a gong ceremony held at PSX Trading Hall. The WIW with the theme of ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ is being held from October 7 – 13, 2024. This is the fourth consecutive year that PSX is holding and organising the World Investor Week.
The participants of the thegong ceremony included representatives from the Securities &Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), SROs, securities brokers, asset management companies, and Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) among others.
The hosts included Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Chairperson PSX; Mr. Nadeem Naqvi, Acting CEO PSX; Board member(s) PSX and senior management of PSX.The week-long activities in World Investor Week will be focused on promoting financial literacy and to raise awareness about investor education and protection. This is an ongoing effort by the capital market to encourage financial inclusion and foster learning opportunities for investors.
The gong was struck by the Chief Guest, Mr. Akif Saeed, Chairman SECP,amidst the presence of the PSX Chairperson, Board member(s) andActing CEO.