Dimapur seminar highlights financial literacy, investment risks, fraud prevention and investor protection during World Investor Awareness Week.
DIMAPUR — A regional investor awareness seminar was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall in Dimapur on October 9 as part of World Investor Awareness Week, with a focus on financial literacy, investment risks and investor protection.
Organised by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) through its Investor Protection Fund Trust (IPFT), the seminar highlighted the importance of informed investment decisions, due diligence and awareness of fraudulent schemes in the securities market, according to a DIPR report.
Akshay Kumar Singh, Assistant Manager of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), delivered the keynote address, while Abhishek Singh of NSE-IPFT delivered the technical address.
The programme began with a welcome address by Khiuzan Kaurinta, EAC, Dimapur.
Akshay Kumar Singh emphasised the role of financial literacy in helping investors make informed decisions.
He urged participants to understand investment risks, verify information and remain cautious of fraudulent schemes and promises of assured returns.
The seminar covered the fundamentals of investment planning, including setting financial goals, maintaining savings, assessing risk appetite and considering liquidity and returns.
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Participants were also briefed on securities market products such as equity shares, debt instruments, derivatives, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs).
The session also explained the roles of market infrastructure institutions, including stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories, as well as intermediaries such as stockbrokers, merchant bankers, investment advisers, credit rating agencies and portfolio managers.
Participants were informed about corporate governance and disclosure requirements under SEBI regulations, with emphasis on transparency, accountability and the timely disclosure of financial and corporate information by listed companies.
The seminar also outlined SEBI’s regulatory and enforcement measures, including directions, penalties, disgorgement of unfair gains, prosecution and administrative warnings.
The programme highlighted the online dispute resolution mechanism and SEBI’s Complaint Redress System (SCORES), which enables investors to lodge complaints, track their status and seek redressal.
Emphasising precautionary measures, participants were advised to verify the registration of stockbrokers and investment advisers and avoid dealing with unregistered entities.
They were cautioned against sharing passwords and one-time passwords (OTPs), relying on unverified market tips, falling for unrealistic return promises and making cash payments.
Investors were also encouraged to read documents carefully before signing, understand brokerage charges, regularly check account statements and use authorised banking channels for transactions.
The seminar concluded by stressing that informed decision-making, due diligence and an understanding of investment risks are essential to protecting investors and building confidence in the securities market.