October 04, 2024

Gong struck at PSX to inaugurate World Investor Week 2024

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 the 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 gong was struck by the Chief Guest, Mr. Akif Saeed, Chairman SECP, amidst the presence of Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Chairperson PSX; Mr. Nadeem Naqvi, Acting CEO PSX, Board members PSX, senior management PSX, heads of leading brokerage houses, Asset Management Companies (AMCs), and officials from Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA). The event included speeches by the Chief Guest, Mr. Akif Saeed; Chairperson PSX, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar; and a welcome speech by Acting CEO PSX, Mr. Nadeem Naqvi.

The week-long activities in World Investor Week are 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.