ASTANA – The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the independent regulator of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC), announced the 5th World Investor Week (WIW ), reported AFSA. press service.
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The event aims to raise awareness on investor resilience, investor education and protection, crypto assets, sustainable finance, Islamic finance, fraud and fraud prevention.
“Resilient and smart investors are the backbone of a healthy economy because they can understand risks, withstand economic shocks, and promote sustainable business. It will play a key role in AFSA’s work to establish an environment that provides acting, fair and transparent financial and capital markets.”
World Investor Week will include several thematic forums such as ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) Investment Forum, New Financial Instruments Forum, Digital Asset Investment Forum, Islamic Finance Forum, Financial Literacy Forum.
Regulators from 100 countries around the world hold the WIW annually under the auspices of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This international organization unites the world’s securities regulators and controls over 95% of the world’s securities markets in over 115 jurisdictions.
One of the organizers, AFSA, reflects AIFC’s adherence to IOSCO’s goals and standards for consumer protection in financial services.