In a bid to expand its ESG commitment to providing inclusive financial education, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently announced the launch of an Abu Dhabi-wide campaign titled ‘Understanding Financial Investment and How to Invest in the Securities Market’.
This campaign seeks to strengthen financial and investment knowledge across the business ecosystem and community in the emirate.
“As one of the financial anchors of Abu Dhabi, ADX is deeply committed to enhancing financial literacy as a cornerstone of our strategy,” stated Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, group CEO of ADX.
Collaborations with key ADX member firms
The announcement came during ADX’s participation in the global Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative led by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and supported by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) to promote financial literacy and investor protection.
The financial education program includes a series of workshops organized in collaboration with ADX member firms.
For instance, ADX and broker partner BHM Capital recently conducted two workshops with ADNOC Distribution and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED). The sessions cover a broad range of topics, including an introduction to securities markets and the importance and value of investments.
The session also covered investment strategies and risk management and identifying investment opportunities in publicly listed companies.
Supporting Abu Dhabi’s sustainable economic diversification goals
The financial education initiative also supports ADX’s ongoing engagement with local academic institutions, universities, and business associations to improve investment knowledge and raise financial literacy across the UAE.
“We hope to continually empower Abu Dhabi’s workforce and community with the knowledge to participate in capital markets, understand and use the available investment products to tap into the growth opportunities in the capital market to fulfill their financial objectives,” Alnuaimi added.
ADX is actively pursuing further partnerships with other leading organizations in the UAE to broaden the reach of its financial literacy initiatives. By expanding these educational efforts, ADX also aims to foster a more inclusive investment environment that aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader vision of sustainable economic diversification.
“We believe a well-informed workforce and community with sound financial knowledge and skills play a vital role in contributing towards the long-term growth and success of the UAE’s economy,” he added.
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