Accra:A seminar titled 'Smart Investing Investor Awareness, Market Integrity and Fraud Prevention' took place at the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) multipurpose hall to mark World Investor Week 2026.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the event was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) and the Bangladesh Academy for Securities Markets (BASM). It was aligned with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week theme, emphasizing investor resilience, digital fraud, and fraud awareness under the global slogan "Invest in your future, secure it today."
BICM Associate Professor Faisal Ahmed Khan presented the keynote paper, and the seminar was chaired by BICM Executive President Wajid Hasan Shah. Special guests included BASM Director General Kamrul Anam Khan and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Executive Director Mohammad Shafiul Azam.
During the seminar, BASM Director General Kamrul Anam Khan advised investors to make independent and informed investment decisions, cautioning against blindly following others. He stressed the importance of personal responsibility in investment choices.
BSEC Executive Director Mohammad Shafiul Azam highlighted the necessity for market stakeholders to act as vigilant gatekeepers to protect investors. He emphasized the urgent need to halt fraudulent activities as soon as they are detected to safeguard investor interests.
BICM Executive President Wajid Hasan Shah noted in his presidential address that many participants in the local share market pursue quick, short-term profits. He underscored that the capital market is fundamentally a platform for long-term investments in sound companies, which ultimately yields better returns.
The seminar also saw the attendance of BICM Director (Administration and Finance) Nazmuch Salekin, along with faculty members, officials, and invited guests from both institutions.