Financial Education Day 2024: Innovation and Education for a More Secure Future
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On October 7, 2024, Financial Education Day will be celebrated, marking its tenth anniversary with the theme: “Digital Finance: Learn, Innovate, Advance”. As a collaborator of the Plan de Educación Financiera: Finanzas Para Todos, Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos de Entidades de Crédito (FGD) joins this important event to highlight the relevance of financial education in an ever-changing digital environment.
The crucial role of financial education
In an increasingly digitalized world, it is essential that citizens understand basic financial concepts. Financial products and banking services are easily accessible thanks to technology, but a lack of proper knowledge can expose users to risks such as digital fraud and overexposure to debt.
This is why the Plan de Educación Financiera, led by the Banco de España, la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) and the Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa, has focused its efforts on equipping the population with the necessary tools to make informed decisions about their money and financial future. This initiative not only aims to promote responsible resource management but also to foster confidence in the financial system and its long-term stability, which are key objectives of the FGD.
Activities for Financial Education Day 2024
The main event of Día de la Educación Financiera will take place in Madrid and will be streamed through the Finanzas para Todos website. Among the most important activities of this day are:
- The Financial Knowledge Contest Final, where students will demonstrate their knowledge on various financial topics.
- The Finance for All Awards Ceremony, recognizing institutions and projects that have significantly promoted financial education in Spain.
- Workshops and conferences nationwide that will address the importance of digitization in the financial sector, with a special focus on digital security and the responsible use of online financial tools.
Additionally, this day will serve to reflect on the challenges that technology poses in finance, particularly for younger generations, who need to be prepared to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital environment while being aware of the risks.
The FGD’s commitment
Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos de Entidades de Crédito has played a crucial role in protecting depositors’ savings and ensuring the stability of the financial system. As part of our mission, we consider financial education an essential tool to empower citizens and support them in making informed decisions that allow them to protect their assets.
By participating in such events, we reinforce our commitment to society by promoting knowledge about the importance of savings protection and responsible financial management.
Financial Education Day is an opportunity to continue advancing toward building a more financially aware and educated society. This October 7, we invite you, on behalf of the FGD, to actively participate in the scheduled activities and take advantage of this occasion to deepen your knowledge of digital finance.
Together, we can innovate and move toward a more secure and prosperous financial future.