Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) participated for the sixth consecutive year, alongside several global stock exchanges in the "Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy" initiative and the activities of the World Investor Week, held during the first week of October 2025. This participation comes as part of the annual initiative organized by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
The CEO of the ASE, Mr. Mazen Wathaifi, said that the ASE’s participation in this activity, besides a number of global stock markets, falls within its commitment to actively engage in the various activities and initiatives of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), and their various committees. Such participation enables the stock exchange to stay updated with the latest developments related to its functions and to remain aligned with relevant international standards.
He added that this event reflects the stock exchange’s continuous commitment to promoting financial literacy and raising investment awareness among members of the community. World Investor Week highlights the vital role of investor education and protection. He pointed out that during this week, stock exchanges efforts around the world unite in support of this campaign by organizing bell-ringing ceremonies, workshops, and various events aimed at promoting financial awareness and literacy as key elements in building inclusive markets.
This year’s campaign focuses on several key themes, such as digital finance and technology, as well as fraud and scam prevention.
Wathaifi pointed out that throughout the week, ASE will publish educational materials via its official website and social media platforms, targeting various categories of investors. The aim is to enhance investment awareness, highlight investors' rights and responsibilities, and shed light on investor protection mechanisms in the financial market.
He further emphasized that through these activities, ASE aims to enhance investment culture and empower investors to make well-informed decisions, familiarize them with developments in financial technology and digital finance. He stressed the importance of enhancing financial literacy as one of the key pillars for achieving financial inclusion and sustainability in financial markets.
On the sidelines of the stock exchange’s participation alongside global stock exchanges in this event, and in line with the themes of the week and its ongoing efforts to enhance its information security, a specialized training workshop will be held for ASE employees, delivered by the Ministry of Digital Economy, focusing on personal data protection.
It is worth mentioning that "World Investor Week" is an annual international awareness initiative organized in the first week of October of each year by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) aiming to enhance financial culture and raise awareness for investors on all matters related to investment in securities and the capital market. More than 120 members of this international organization participate in its annual activities.
