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As individuals increase their use of financial products, it becomes more important that they be financially literate. Policymakers need to be able to identify individuals who are most in need of financial education and the best ways to improve that education. In order to assist policy makers, the OECD has established the International Gateway for Financial Education to describe, analyse and assess the effectiveness of programmes to improve financial literacy.
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05-Dec-2008
The OECD is inviting public comments on the draft OECD `Good Practices on Financial Education and Awareness Relating to Credit’ from stakeholders with expertise in credit and financial education issues.
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from 21-Oct-2008 to 22-Oct-2008
This conference aimed to promote international discussion on financial education among key stakeholders, especially in the context of the rapid changes in Asian economies, resulting in a wider array of financial services (often credit products) now being offered to a large number of inexperienced consumers.
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02-Oct-2008
In his remarks delivered at a conference on financial awareness organised by the Hungarian Central Bank, Mr. Gurría affirmed that a well functioning financial system requires better consumer-oriented financial education.
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28-Aug-2008
This publication analyses the level of financial risk awareness of consumers and highlights good practices governments might initiate to enhance consumers' awareness and education on insurance and private pensions issues.
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from 07-May-2008 to 08-May-2008
Co-hosted by the OECD and the US Treasury, this conference aimed to advance and elevate the dialogue on financial education in the international arena, share experiences on best practices and look at applied research.
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29-Apr-2008
Many people have a poor understanding of the financial issues that affect their lives, according to OECD analysis. To help them, OECD countries have agreed new good practices on financial education relating to private pensions and insurance that call on governments and business to work together to improve financial literacy in order to give people the tools they need to secure their future.
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