World Investor Week began in Bermuda this morning with a bell ringing by the Bermuda Monetary Authority and the Bermuda Stock Exchange at the BSX offices on Pitts Bay Road.

Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy is an event organised by the World Federation of Exchanges in support of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ World Investor Week.

A joint statement from the BSX and the BMA said today the bell ringing signals the start of the trading day and the launch of Bermuda’s tenth anniversary celebrations of the global event.

It is also a reminder of the BMA’s long-term financial decision-making presentation on Thursday, a free webinar designed to help people with investment skills in a new age of technology and artificial intelligence.

Craig Swan, CEO of the BMA and Greg Wojciechowski, CEO and president of the BSX, led the ceremony connecting Bermuda to the global network of exchanges and demonstrating support for investor education and protection.

World Investor Week raises global awareness about the importance of financial literacy and education. This year the campaign is focused on investor resilience, avoiding digital deception and scam awareness.

Under the theme, “Invest in Your Future, Protect it Today”, the campaign is designed to help members of the public recognise risk, evaluate information carefully and make informed, fact-based financial decisions.

Mr Swan commented: “Ringing the opening bell is a fitting way to begin World Investor Week because it turns the start of the trading day into a public reminder that confident participation in financial markets begins with knowledge and understanding.

“We are proud to support a campaign that fosters financial literacy and empowers individuals, especially young people and new investors, to make decisions that support their future wellbeing.

“This reflects our commitment to protecting consumers and strengthening confidence in Bermuda’s financial system.”

Mr Wojciechowski added: “The BSX is a full member of the WFE and sits on its board of directors. Every year, BSX takes part in the bell-ringing ceremony and World Investor Week.

“We partner with relevant institutions and organisations and take great pride in promoting financial literacy in Bermuda.

“This year, we are pleased to partner with the BMA in its campaign, particularly to highlight their webinar and panel discussion.

“We hope this week will help raise awareness about the importance of strong financial literacy in building trust, awareness and confidence among investors.”

On Thursday, the BMA will host a free two-hour webinar beginning at 2pm, titled “Future Proofing Finance: Skills, Technology and Opportunity for Tomorrow.”

Financial professionals and subject matter experts from the BMA will share insights on long-term financial decision-making in a digital environment.

Each year, during World Investor Week, Iosco brings together organisations from over 100 jurisdictions to drive awareness around trending issues for investors.

Last year’s event brought together 137 participants from 118 jurisdictions, with activities reaching millions of individuals globally.

For more information, visit Iosco’s global World Investor Week 2026 campaign website.