Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB) delegation came together with BEUN community and people of Zonguldak within the scope of the Global Money Week at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN). During the events organized as part of the Global Money Week, it was aimed to raise awareness among young people and society against financial risks while topics such as financial literacy, digital security, and investment awareness were discussed.
In the stand set up in the foyer area of Sezai Karakoç Cultural Center, the goal, scope, and significance of the Global Money Week was explained to the visitors in detail and awareness was raised on the financial risks individuals might encounter.
The course titled “Financial Literacy, Finance Diplomacy and Security” provided in cooperation with BEUN and CMB, as a first in Türkiye, was a significant part of the Global Money Week. Being the first and only of this kind in Türkiye, the course examines the finance, international relations, and security perspective in a holistic approach.
Current Risks Were Discussed in Global Money Week
Within the scope of Global Money Week, which is coordinated by the OECD International Network on Financial Education and celebrated every year in more than 170 countries during the third week of March, various activities are being carried out. Drawing attention to Global Money Week, BEUN and the Capital Markets Board organized informative sessions for students enrolled in the course “Financial Literacy, Financial Diplomacy and Security” offered at BEUN, providing them with comprehensive information addressing the theme of the week. The risks encountered in crypto-asset markets, cybersecurity threats and digital fraud methods, aggravated fraud cases and victimizations carried out via IBAN transfers, illegal betting activities and the impact of money laundering crimes on the financial system, as well as conscious investment and financial decision-making processes, were explained to the students in detail.
These topics were shared with the students, the BEUN family, and the people of Zonguldak by Dr. Buket Salkım, Advisor to the Chairman of the Capital Markets Board. The importance of young people acting more consciously in the face of risks they may encounter within the financial system was emphasized.
Rector Özölçer: “Raising Our Youth Consciously Is the Key to a Strong Türkiye in Global Competition”
In his remarks on the matter, BEUN Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer stated that Global Money Week offers an important opportunity to enhance the economic awareness of young people and expressed the following:
“In today’s world, where digitalization is accelerating and financial instruments are diversifying, financial literacy is no longer a choice but a necessity. We attach great importance to raising our youth not only with academic knowledge but also as individuals who can make informed investments, analyze risks, and develop awareness against digital threats. Both the event organized by officials of the Capital Markets Board to draw attention to Global Money Week and the course entitled ‘Financial Literacy, Financial Diplomacy and Security’ that they deliver at our University contribute to equipping our students with competencies in financial security, ethical responsibility, and sustainable economic understanding. Furthermore, through the stand set up in the foyer area, I hope that our University staff and the people of Zonguldak will also be informed about financial matters, thereby fostering stronger social awareness.
As Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, which undertakes social initiatives addressing prominent and current issues in the national and international arena, our aim is not only to educate individuals who produce knowledge but also to contribute to the construction of a generation capable of using this knowledge correctly and securely in real life. The course ‘Financial Literacy, Financial Diplomacy and Security,’ which we have launched in cooperation with the Capital Markets Board, is a strong reflection of this vision. I believe that the activities carried out within the scope of Global Money Week will add value both to the individual futures of our students and to the economic stability of our country. With these thoughts and sentiments, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Chairman of the Capital Markets Board, Mr. İbrahim Ömer Gönül, for his valuable support in bringing such a meaningful course to life at our University, to Buket Salkım, PhD for delivering the course to our students, and to everyone who contributed to this process. I wish our esteemed students continued success.”
