Promoting Financial Literacy: Irish Funds at the Global Money Week Launch

In the lead-up to Global Money Week (17-22 March), Irish Funds proudly joined forces with other organisations dedicated to promoting financial education and empowering the next generation. The campaign launch event, hosted by the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), marked the beginning of an important week for financial awareness.

Global Money Week, an annual initiative by the OECD International Network on Financial Education, aims to enhance financial literacy worldwide. The event featured insightful speeches from Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance Ireland, Brian McHugh and Grainne Griffin MPRII from CCPC, and Trisha Cooney from the Business Studies Teachers’ Association of Ireland. Their support for Ireland's National Financial Literacy Strategy was truly inspiring.

A highlight of the event was the showcase of financial literacy initiatives by students aged 14-18. These impressive projects, created through the ‘Our Money, Our Future’ sponsorship programme by CCPC, involved 86 schools and youthreach centres. The creativity and passion these young people brought to financial education were remarkable, and their presentations were a testament to their dedication.

Irish Funds is committed to improving financial literacy from an early age through our TY Financial Literacy Programme. Last academic year, we reached over 800 students across 10 counties. This year, we have already engaged with schools in Tipperary, Waterford, Offaly, Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow, Cork, and Limerick.

We believe that financial education should be inclusive, accessible, and a fundamental part of financial planning. As Ireland continues its journey towards implementing its first National Financial Literacy Strategy, we are proud to support this initiative and drive meaningful change.

Our industry exists to help a diverse range of people invest in ways that meet their needs. As new opportunities emerge, including private markets investing, Ireland must be ready to leverage these opportunities to benefit individuals, businesses, and communities.

We look forward to continued collaboration with stakeholders to promote financial literacy across Ireland. Special thanks to our Irish Funds representative on the ground, Paula Morley, for her efforts!