The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, together with U.S. and international financial regulators, issued an investor bulletin encouraging investors to prepare for changing economic conditions and remain alert to rising relationship investment and impersonation scams. Published as part of the 10th World Investor Week, the bulletin highlights principles intended to help investors withstand market volatility and protect themselves from fraud. The SEC coordinated the U.S. initiative with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Securities Investor Protection Corporation, National Futures Association and North American Securities Administrators Association.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issues joint bulletin on investor resilience and rising investment scams
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other financial regulators issued a bulletin urging investors to prepare for market volatility and changing economic conditions. It also warns of rising relationship investment and impersonation scams.