One of the regulatory functions of the Authority as provided by the Act and the regulations include promoting investor education and public awareness, and protecting investors’ interest.  In this regard, the Authority has been undertaking various initiatives aimed at creating awareness on capital markets products and services as well enhancing investor protection.  This section provides pertinent capital markets information including the various products and services available to investors, the licensed market players within the industry, key investor education initiatives, investor protection mechanisms, the digital initiatives within the industry as well as industry certification and continuing professional development (CPD) programs.