Bangkok, 29 October 2021 – The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) is going to launch Thailand’s IOSCO World Investor Week 2021 campaign (WIW 2021) during the week of 1-7 November 2021. Along with publishing investment knowledge via SEC online channels, the campaign throughout the week includes the education for new generations to become aware of money management and investment skills as a life skill.
World Investor Week is a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The SEC Thailand has participated in the World Investor Week campaign for five consecutive years. The SEC Thailand is continuously promoting investor education In accordance with the SEC Mission. This year’s campaign will be launched under the theme, “Investment Literacy for New Gen” to uplift the importance of money management skills and investment skills as a New Gen life’s skill and to raise awareness about the importance of financial and investment planning which includes managing personal finance, building up wealth, and protecting themselves from being a victim of financial frauds and scams.
Ms. Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, SEC Secretary-General, said “Currently, there is a trend that the new generations are interested in investing in capital market products including stocks, mutual funds and digital assets which are technology-based investment products. It is important to raise awareness and build investment skills for them because the faster they begin their savings and invest in proper products, the faster they can achieve their financial goals. In order to invest with confidence, investors should understand the products well before making investment decisions especially when investing in high volatility products such as Cryptocurrency.
During Thailand’s WIW 2021 campaign, the week of 1-7 November, the SEC Thailand will organize various activities to reach out to many target audiences and publish investment knowledge via SEC’s online channels. The main activity, a virtual seminar on “Young Investor Day”, will be held on 6 November 2021, which includes an experience-sharing session by financial gurus and influencers regarding investment in many topics, starting from mutual funds, stocks, digital assets and Fintech investment tools. There will also be a collaboration with the SEC Financial Literacy Network to hold an online lecture and workshop on personal finance and investment for university students from Burapha University. Additionally, various financial management and investment tips for new generations will be publicized through social media and various communication channels throughout the week.
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