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Events • September 9, 2021 

# Fair Shares: Retail Investors and the Future of Equities Markets: Retail Investors and Equity Investment Options and Closing Remarks 

Millions of retail investors have joined the market in the past year. Yet this democratization of finance has not been without a few bumps in the road. With rising retail investor participation, it’s time to think about the future of equities markets. Is it time to reevaluate the structure of the market? What role does fintech play in the future of retail investing? What investment options should retail investors have? Join us for an outstanding virtual program featuring leading policymakers and experts at Cato’s seventh annual Summit on Financial Regulation.

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Georgetown University Law Center

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Financial Report, *Barron’s*

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