CMDA - World Investor Week

World Investor Week (WIW) is a global, week‑long campaign led by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), aimed at raising awareness of the critical role of investor education and protection, and showcasing the efforts of securities regulators in those domains. In 2025, WIW took place from 6th to 12th October, bringing together regulators and partner organizations across more than 100 jurisdictions to engage with the public on emerging challenges in financial markets. This year’s campaign emphasized three interlinked themes:

Technology & Digital Finance – exploring how digital tools, algorithmic trading, fractional investing, and novel fintech applications are reshaping markets (and what investors should watch out for).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – recognizing both the opportunities and risks posed by AI in financial decision-making, data use, and advisory services.
Fraud & Scam Prevention – reinforcing vigilance against increasingly sophisticated frauds, phishing, impersonation schemes, and new forms of investment scams.

Objectives of World Investor Week 2025 ( CMDA)

Increase public awareness of the importance of investor education, investor protection and digital financial literacy.
Promote two‑way engagement: through social media, outreach channels and interactive sessions to the general public.
Enhance public understanding of investing, emerging market trends, digital and technological advancement in financing, and how to stay informed and safe in evolving financial markets.

Activities Calendar - World Investor Week 2025

Opening Ceremony - 6th October 2025

The World Investor Week 2025 commenced with an opening ceremony on October 6th. This event, a collaborative effort with the Maldives Pension Administration Office, Maldives Stock Exchange, and Maldives Police Service, centered on critical topics including Investment Fundamentals, Technology and Digital Finance, and Fraud and Scam Prevention. The goal of the session was to inform the public, foster safe and educated investment practices, emphasize fraud prevention, and build confidence in the capital market.

#SmartInvestor TikTok Challenger 6th to 12th October 2025

To boost financial literacy, a week-long TikTok Challenge was launched under the theme #SmartInvestor. The challenge encouraged participants to create engaging digital content. The challenge aimed to raise awareness of safe investing practices, fraud prevention, and financial responsibility through fun and creative videos.

#WorldInvestorWeek Quiz - 6th to 12th October 2025

An exciting and informative online quiz was designed to celebrate World Investor Week from October 6th to 12th, 2025. This activity offered a unique opportunity to test and significantly enhance the participants' understanding of investing principles and broader financial literacy. This quiz was crafted to expand the knowledge base of participants’ in key 4 concepts; Basics of Investing, Capital Market and Regulations, Digital Finance and Technology, and also Fraud and Scam prevention.

Market Awareness and Scam Prevention Session for University Students – 9th October 2025

A targeted awareness session is planned to be conducted for university and college students to introduce them to the capital market, investment basics, and scam and fraud prevention. The session is aimed to equip students with essential knowledge on safe and informed investing, while fostering early awareness of financial risks and opportunities in today’s digital financial landscape.