Financial literacy for young Europeans: Joining forces to help build a future-proof skill set’ is a part of an event series organized by the European Banking Federation (EBF) during the European Money Week (March 22 – March 27) which celebrates financial education and raises awareness about money and personal finances. This year’s theme, ‘counting everyone in’, highlights the importance of including all social groups in financial education efforts, with a special focus on the elderly, women and youth.
As the European economy continues to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, young people in the region are battling with uncertainty about the future. Worries related to student debt and job security, together with temptations of online credit platforms define the financial lives of many young individuals. As Europe rebuilds and pushes forward with the transition to a more green and digital economy, we must make sure that financial resilience and financial literacy skills for young Europeans are an important part of these efforts.
This session will explore key challenges and opportunities for improving financial literacy among young individuals. Experts from Europe, the US and South America will share best practices and recommendations.