Group 1 - The seventh "5·15-5·19 Investor Protection Awareness Week" was held in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, focusing on promoting rational, value, and long-term investment concepts to enhance investors' risk awareness and self-protection capabilities [1] - The event featured discussions led by chief analysts, public interest lawyers, and representatives from listed companies, aimed at educating investors on investment knowledge [1] - Zhang Yanwei, a senior partner at a law firm, shared insights on the evolution of investor suitability management in judicial practice, highlighting the importance of diverse dispute resolution mechanisms in the securities market [1][3] Group 2 - A case involving an investor and a bank highlighted the shift in judicial thinking from "freedom of contract" to "seller's responsibility," emphasizing the obligations of financial institutions in investor suitability management [2][3] - The initial court ruling dismissed the investor's claims, but the appellate court reversed the decision, holding the bank liable for the investor's losses based on the established financial service legal relationship [2] - In a mediation case, a retired investor received nearly 30% compensation after resolving a dispute with a securities company, showcasing the efficiency and flexibility of mediation compared to litigation [4] Group 3 - Zhang Yanwei stressed the importance of investor education and awareness, suggesting that investors should not solely rely on institutions for compensation, as this could lead to reckless investment behavior [4] - The mediation process was highlighted as a cost-effective and expedient method for resolving disputes, allowing for a mutually acceptable resolution between parties [4]