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We are delighted to collaborate with the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, @mofebrunei, the UK Government and @ASEANBACBrune on the @ASEAN Financial Literacy Conference 2021 is underway. To join click here: ukabc.org.uk/event/online-c…

H.E. Rokiah Badar, Managing Director, Brunei Darussalam Central Bank delivers welcome remarks noting the importance of financial literacy in building a resilient financial ecosystem. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

The Hon. Yanty Rahman, Chair of @ASEAN_BAC in her Opening Keynote Address stressed financial literacy is essential for business success. She noted digital tools and literacy can help achieve inclusive growth as the region accelerates in e-commerce. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

We are looking forward to the Session on Resilient Financial Ecosystems at 3pm (GMT+8) / 7am (GMT) with senior figures from @ACCA_UK @StanChart @ADBInstitute @BIBDBRUNEI moderated by UKABC Board Director @matt_cav_ @prudentialplc. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

UKABC Board Director @matt_cav_ @prudentialplc kicks off the session on Resilient Financial Ecosystems introducing the panel and the importance of financial literacy for a strong robust financial system. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

Noraini Sulaiman, Acting MD and CEO of @BIBDBRUNEI highlights how digital channels provided business and consumers with continuity of service and saw an acceleration of digital banking adoption during the pandemic. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

Peter Morgan, Vice Chair @ADBInstitute says Financial Literacy in #ASEAN is relatively low. Notes education is essential and the private sector plays a key role. Digital financial literacy critical for transactions and inclusivity also to avoid fraud. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

Research by @prudentialplc in Asia found only 13% of parents believe their children possess money management skills – though almost all parents (96%) think it is important to learn them. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

@prudentialplc financial literacy programme called 'Cha-Ching' works with @cartoonnetwork to reach 7-12 year olds. Details here: prudentialcorporation-asia.com/corp/prudentia…. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

The link to watch @prudentialplc's 'Cha-Ching' programme on @cartoonnetwork can be found here: chaching.cartoonnetworkasia.com/en/parents-abo…. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

Bapak Rino, Vice Chair ASEAN @StanChart speaks on #fintech, and digital transformation in the finance industry. Digital tools helps provide inclusivity as it enables greater reach, important to reach the large numbers of unbanked in ASEAN. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

@SoutheastAsiaDC estimates 73% of ASEAN's populaiton is unbanked. See: csis.org/blogs/new-pers…. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

Narayanan Vaidyanathan @ACCA_UK stresses education and finance are intertwined to ensure society is financially savvy. Noted that when computers were introduced to accountants there was great concern but the industry adopted, re-skilled and thrived. #ASEANFinLitConference2021

Excellent discussion on financial literacy covering education collaborating with central banks, digital tools to benefit everyone, regulation keeping up with innovation digital infrastructure and digital finance and sustainability. #ASEANFinLitConference2021