As Saudi Arabia embarks on ambitious plans to modernize its economy, financial education has emerged as a top priority. Last week, the Saudi Council of …
Nigeria Sees Financial Education as Key to Economic Gains
August 8, 2017
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been promoting financial literacy among young people, and in its latest effort is developing a curriculum to teach primary …
Official: Greater Financial Literacy Equals Job Security for Politicians
August 7, 2017
The plain-spoken, highly quotable former Prime Minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker once said of politicians: “We all know what to do; we just don’t know …
Financial Literacy Seen as Fix for Income Inequality in South Africa
August 2, 2017
Financial literacy advocates took advantage of South Africa’s National Savings Month in July to urge business leaders there to get on board with financial education …
Why India is Ordering Banks to Teach Financial Literacy Step By Step
July 28, 2017
India is stepping up its financial literacy effort with a two-pronged program that calls for both education and inclusion. The nation’s central bank is steering …
Canadians (Like Many) Fool Themselves When It Comes To Money Know-How
July 13, 2017
Canadians are far less knowledgeable about money than they think, new research shows. Three quarters say they are financially literate. But nearly as many scored …