The Capital Market Authority (CMA) says technology has made it much easier for people to find investment opportunities, but it has also made it easier for false information and scams to spread.

CMA Director General Romeo Ngarambe said protecting investors starts with making sure they have access to reliable information.

“Technology has made information and investment opportunities more accessible, but it has also increased the risk of misleading information and fraud,” Ngarambe said.

He said the campaign is intended to give investors practical knowledge to help them check information, understand the risks involved and make better-informed decisions.

The CMA is encouraging people to first understand an investment product before putting in their money. They should also consider the possible risks and check whether the person or company offering the investment is legally authorised to do so.

Investors are also being urged to protect their personal and financial information and to be cautious of offers promising unusually high returns or pressuring them to make quick decisions.

The CMA says educating investors is an important part of its role in regulating and monitoring Rwanda’s capital market.

The campaign is being carried out as Rwanda joins other countries in marking the 10th World Investor Week, running from October 5 to 11, 2026. This year’s theme is “Invest in Your Future. Protect It Today.”

The international campaign aims to improve financial knowledge and strengthen investor protection in financial markets.

In Rwanda, the CMA says it wants people to take part in the capital market with a clear understanding of their investment choices and the risks involved, while ensuring they deal only with institutions that are legally authorised.