SEC Announces 1999 Facts on Saving and Investing Campaign

Washington, DC, February 24, 1999 - Last year the Securities and Exchange Commission, in partnership with the Investment Company Institute and several other government agencies, financial industry associations, and consumer organizations instituted an annual Facts on Saving and Investing Campaign, a week of nationwide activities devoted to investor education. The campaign is intended to encourage Americans of all ages and incomes to "get the facts" they need to achieve financial security. This year's campaign, scheduled for Sunday, April 25 through Saturday, May 1, will target young people and employees.

An overview of the 1999 campaign, a list of campaign partners, and background information about last year's campaign, can be found on the SEC's website. The campaign's slogan and logo, pictured below, may be downloaded from the SEC's website for use with any campaign activities, provided the slogan is accompanied by the following disclaimer: The government agencies and their partners that organized this campaign have not endorsed any particular firms, brokers, products, or services.

The SEC has developed other campaign guidelines for participating financial industry groups, companies, and regulated firms or individuals. These are intended to preserve the educational nature of the campaign and to comply with ethical and legal requirements that govern the SEC. Any questions about the guidelines or the campaign itself may be directed to Nancy Smith, John Nester, or Gerri Walsh in the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Assistance at 202/942-7040.