Manama:Bahrain Bourse (BHB) has announced its participation in the 2026 World Investor Week (WIW), marking its ninth consecutive year of involvement. As an affiliate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), BHB joins 137 global exchanges in supporting this initiative organized by IOSCO and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
According to Bahrain News Agency, the 2026 WIW campaign emphasizes three primary themes Investor Resilience, Digital Deception, and Scam Alert, along with additional themes focused on Young Investors, Next Generation, and Basics of Investing. These themes align with IOSCO's Roadmap for Retail Investor Online Safety.
In support of these objectives, Bahrain Bourse has launched a dedicated awareness campaign to educate investors, promote informed decision-making, and increase awareness of online investment risks and fraudulent schemes. BHB plans to release a series of awareness videos concentrating on financial literacy and informed investment decision-making. The topics covered include portfolio diversification, saving and investing, debt management, evaluating investment opportunities, investment strategies, market participation, and portfolio management during periods of market volatility.
Bahrain Bourse continues to promote long-term financial literacy and investor education through various initiatives, such as the Smart Investor Program in partnership with INJAZ Bahrain, which introduces elementary school students to financial concepts, and the TradeQuest Program, which provides high school and university students with capital market knowledge and practical experience. Additionally, BHB collaborates with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) through "The Investment Academy" to offer professional courses, workshops, and webinars aimed at enhancing knowledge and capabilities in capital markets and investment-related fields.
World Investor Week is a global campaign designed to raise awareness of the importance of investor education and protection, highlighting the initiatives of securities regulators in these areas. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, emphasized the significance of this year's focus on digital deception and scam awareness in today's digital environment. Jean-Paul Servais, IOSCO Board Chair, noted the importance of sound information and practical steps for protecting financial futures in the context of increased access to digital tools and investment opportunities.