Finally, this annual financial education summit is in the Philippines. Now on its 9th year, it continues to enjoy such high level of interest and support for its relevance to the times. Congratulate and thank Citi and FT and the other sponsors and organizers of this gathering.
For starters, its forum theme “Financial Capability as a 21st Century Life Skill” … is an outright declaration that financial capability is a must-have-skill. I agree with this statement. Indeed, the ability to make sound financial choices and decisions is essential… to ensure one’s financial well-being. And yet, most people are sorely lacking in this necessary skill.