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07 October 2025

Smarten up your investing. World investor week 2025

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The future of investing is already here. It’s digital. It’s fast. It’s powerful. But with every new tool comes new risks, fraud, manipulation, hype, and pressure to act now. 

Smartening up your investing is about staying sharp, staying safe, staying smart. 

What Is World Investor Week?

World Investor Week is a global campaign to raise awareness about smarter investing in today’s tech-driven financial landscape. From AI-powered platforms to finfluencer advice, we’ll help you navigate the tools, spot the red flags, and make informed decisions.

Date: 6–12 October 2025  
Each day, we’ll spotlight a key topic to help you Smarten up your investing. 

Spot the Scam & Smart Investing Scorecard 

How scam-safe are you? Use our 8-point checklist to assess your habits. Give yourself one point for each question you answer yes. 

  • Do you verify if platforms are licensed or registered through the Financial Services Providers Register? 
  • Do you use two-factor authentication to access your investing accounts/platforms? 
  • Do you research beyond what influencers say? 
  • Can you spot red flags like “guaranteed returns”? 
  • Do you understand crypto risks? 
  • Do you read disclaimers? 
  • Is your investment portfolio diversified (invested in different asset classes, sectors, geographic regions etc)

Score 9–12: You are smart investing! 
You're making savvy decisions and showing strong awareness of key investing principles.

Score 5–8: Good habits in place. You're on the right track, keep refining your strategy, double-check sources, and stay diversified.

Score 0–4: Time to level up your investing knowledge. Start with the basics: learn to spot fraud red flags, understand digital safety, and build a solid foundation.

Take the Quiz

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Follow us on social media for daily tips and videos. Tag a friend. Share your score. Help others invest wisely. 

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