In 6th Investor Protection Week, SEC wants every Filipino InvestEd

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling on every Filipino to be invested in securing their financial future, as it celebrates Investor Protection Week (IPW) for the sixth year.

The SEC will spearhead the nationwide celebration of IPW from November 8 to 14, with the theme, “InvestED Tayo sa Kinabukasang Sigurado,” a wordplay on the words invested and investor education.

“The theme reflects the importance of financial literacy in building a secure financial future not only for ourselves and families, but also for our communities and economy,” SEC Chairperson Francis Lim said.

“When we invest time and effort in learning about the best ways to manage our finances, to invest and expand our income streams, to avoid falling for investment scams or predatory lending schemes, we are able to make informed financial decisions that keep us on track to financial freedom, and contribute more to the development of our economy.”

The SEC IPW celebration will kick off on November 8 with the Run for Financial Literacy, an advocacy run in Intramuros which aims to promote financial education and sustainability.

The SEC will then open its headquarters in Makati City from November 10 to 14 for various activities designed to promote financial literacy, smart and sustainable investing in the capital market, vigilance against investment scams, and responsible borrowing.

The Commission will be joined by partners from other government agencies and the private sector such as the Department of Finance, Bureau of the Treasury, Philippine Stock Exchange, and Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission.

“The SEC itself is invested in securing the future of every Filipino by equipping them with the knowledge that will enable them to better manage their finances, make smart and sustainable investments, and protect themselves from predatory investment and lending schemes,” Mr. Lim said.

“The annual celebration of the IPW is one testament to our deep commitment to financial literacy. We encourage the public to join us in this year’s celebration of the IPW and to participate in the activities we have prepared at the SEC Headquarters and extension offices across the country,” he added.

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 486, the Malacañang in 2019 declared the second week of November as “Investor Protection Week,” amid the prevalence of investment scams in the country. The IPW jumps off the World Investor Week, celebrated by the International Organization of Securities Commissions in October annually.