Issue 65: October 2022
Editor's Pick
A Commitment to Inclusive Finance Starts with Education
Published: Oct 2022
The next-gen investor is different from their elders. With zero-cost commissions, the ease of order executions and the availability of trading tools, retail investors today can take greater ownership of their own wealth management needs and generate potential returns that were once realized by a smaller segment of market participants.
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JPX Introduces Its J-Quants Project
Published: Oct 2022
Shun Takato, Head of Fintech at JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc., talks about the company's educational project aiming to bring data-centric analysis to Japanese retail investors.
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The New Chapter of SET’s Journey: SET Financial Literacy in Action
Published: Oct 2022
SET believes that good financial behaviors are the direct results of strong financial capabilities which stem from good financial education. Households with good financial health will ultimately result in a strong overall economy for the country.
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Taipei Exchange’s Efforts on Financial Literacy
Published: Oct 2022
After the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, we moved to virtual literacy activities instead and created a one-stop website called “Learning Investment from Home” to provide easy access to information. Going virtual let us break through the physical limitations and expand the education to wider young generation.
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PSE Seeks to Educate the Wider Public
Published: Oct 2022
PSE President and CEO Ramon Monzon says improving financial literacy will always be a core service offered by the exchange.
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How Exchanges Can Drive Sustainable Finance
Published: Oct 2022
HKEX Co-Head of Markets Glenda So looks at the key role exchanges can play in overcoming the challenges surrounding sustainable finance.
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Financial Literacy Programs in Dhaka Stock Exchange
Published: Oct 2022
The Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd. was established with an aim to be the leading exchange in the region and a key driver of economic growth with state-of-art technology and world class service. Since the inception, DSE has understood the necessity to function as a center for promoting financial literacy among investors
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Promoting Access and Inclusivity in Financial Literacy
Published: Oct 2022
With the acceleration of digitalisation and the democratisation of data, retail investors are increasingly exposed to and inundated with information which may or may not be relevant. It is therefore crucial that investors are properly educated.
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National Stock Exchange of India Financial Literacy Initiatives
Published: Oct 2022
The Indian securities market aims to stimulate India’s growth story by creating investment opportunities, enabling access, and empowering all its stakeholders. To this end, empowering investors through education and awareness is of prime importance for the National Stock Exchange of India.
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A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Financial Literacy in Nigeria
Published: Oct 2022
NGX's Irene Robinson-Ayanwale talks about the crucial importance of educating Nigeria's young people in financial matters.
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Advancing Inclusive Economic Progress through Financial Literacy
Published: Oct 2022
We’ve formalized our commitment to increasing market participation and providing the necessary resources for underserved communities. By providing underserved communities with resources to enhance their financial literacy, we can better empower them to participate in an ecosystem that supports and sustains their growth.
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Financial Literacy for the Next Generation of Market Participants
Published: Oct 2022
In many countries, much of the focus on financial literacy has been around personal finance – the basics of saving, spending and investing. However, financial literacy needs to encompass more than an understanding of what credit card is best for your needs or why it is important to save for retirement – it has to include the fundamentals of how our global economy and financial markets function.
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Financial Literacy in a New Context
Published: Oct 2022
Bolsa Santiago CEO José Antonio Martínez talks about the exchange's efforts to educate the whole Chilean community on financial matters.
Features
A Whole Week of Educating Content
Published: Oct 2022
Over the seven days of the World Investor Week, there will always be something new to be learned on the social media channels of SIX. The content will be very diverse and therefore suitable for all age groups. And there are even prizes to be won.
Monthly Insights
ETFs - number of trades
Published: Oct 2022
Mihaela Croitoru, Statistics Database Manager at the WFE, writes about ETF numbers traded on the world's stock exchanges.
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