World Investor Week 2025

NFA held World Investor Week webinar for investors on October 7

The International Organization of Securities Commission's (IOSCO) ninth annual World Investor Week (WIW) was a week-long, global campaign promoted by IOSCO to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. WIW took place from Monday, October 6 through Sunday, October 12, 2025.

As part of WIW, NFA, FINRA and the CFTC’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach held a free webinar entitled Deconstructing to Disrupt Fraud—A Live Webinar Featuring Professor Arda Akartuna on October 7, 2025. This webinar covered the key messages of WIW, including:

• Staying informed about the role of AI in investment platforms and products, and consider how it may influence recommendations or decisions;
• Conducting due diligence when considering investments;
• The importance of working with regulated entities; and
• Recognizing the warning signs of investment fraud.