CySEC Promotes Youth Financial Literacy During Global Money Week

PRESS RELEASE

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission’s initiatives focused on strengthening young people’s financial literacy

CySEC’s participation in Global Money Week 2026 aims to enhance critical thinking and promote a sound financial mindset. NICOSIA, March 16, 2026 - The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is participating in Global Money Week 2026 (16–22 March) with a wide range of informative and educational activities. Global Money Week 2026 is the14th consecutive year of the international awareness campaign organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to strengthen financial literacy among young people. Through its initiatives, CySEC aims to equip young people with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage their finances, while empowering them to make responsible and well-informed financial decisions. This year’s campaign theme is titled “Smart Money Talks” and focuses upon today’s environment, where young people are increasingly called upon to navigate complex financial matters, including earning their first income, managing a personal budget, understanding investment products, and protecting themselves from financial risks and scams. Recognising the importance of early financial education, CySEC supports and empowers students by providing them with knowledge and practical tools that will help them develop sound financial habits and strengthen their critical thinking when making financial decisions. CySEC launched its Global Money Week activities with a lecture delivered by its Vice- Chairman, Mr. Panikkos Vakkou, at UCLan Cyprus, and a range of additional initiatives will follow, including:

• Lectures and presentations at schools and universities, delivered by CySEC
  officials, aiming to introduce students to key concepts of financial management and investment awareness

• Development of educational and training material for schools, in
  collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, within the framework of the Cyprus Financial Literacy and Education Committee (CyFLEC), supporting both students and educators in actively participating in the campaign

• A social media awareness campaign, designed to engage young audiences and
  share practical tips on responsible money management

• Articles, interviews and educational guides published in the media, aiming to
  raise broader public awareness about the importance of financial literacy

• Participation in a podcast in collaboration with the Financial Wellbeing
  Institute, highlighting the importance of financial education and the initiatives implemented by CySEC during the campaign

• Informing all supervised entities about CySEC’s participation in Global
  Money Week and the campaign’s key messages, while encouraging them to undertake their own educational initiatives. On the occasion of CySEC’s participation in the global campaign, the Chairman of CySEC, Dr. George Theocharides, said: “Financial knowledge is one of the most valuable tools we can offer the younger generation. In a world where financial choices are becoming increasingly complex, young people need guidance, access to reliable information and the appropriate tools to understand risks, assess their options and manage their finances responsibly and safely. Through its Global Money Week initiatives, CySEC encourages students to cultivate a healthy financial mindset, strengthen their critical thinking, seek reliable sources of information and make informed and smart decisions about their financial future.” CySEC’s participation in Global Money Week 2026 forms part of its broader programme to promote and strengthen financial literacy in Cyprus, contributing to the development of a financially resilient society. CySEC has been actively participating in this international campaign since 2022.

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