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investor protection UK US noun [U] FINANCE
► protection of investors so that they do not lose money if their investments fail: »
There is now full investor protection up to £35,000.
► protection of investors so that they do not lose money if people get money from them dishonestly: »
The group is dedicated to investor protection through comprehensive regulation.
► protection of investors so that they are not sold financial products that they do not need or that will lose them money: »
The Financial Services Act set up the system of investor protection.
Financial and business terms. 2012.