The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to establish an Investor Protection Fund aimed at shielding investors from market risks.
Speaking at a stakeholder forum at Ho Technical University on July 17, 2025, the SEC’s Director-General, James Klutse Avedzi, explained that the fund is part of broader efforts to rebuild public confidence following disruptions such as the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
He noted that the Commission is also intensifying its monitoring activities to clamp down on fraudulent and unlicensed investment schemes that pose a threat to investor safety.
Avedzi emphasised the critical role of investor education in these reforms.
“We launched a flagship programme dubbed Time with the SEC as a nationwide investor education initiative because we believe that a well-informed investor is a well-protected investor,” he stated.
He added that strengthening market surveillance systems is essential for swiftly identifying irregularities and boosting confidence in the financial sector.
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