HSBC shares importance of financial planning early

HSBC's Manager Premier and Wealth Management Kamil Kaluza paid a visit to Chung Hwa Middle School in the capital recently to give a talk on the importance of financial management.

Sixty enthusiastic students were given an insight into the financial world through a seminar and activities.

Apart from sharing a brief overview of financial planning, Kamil also touched on the proper management of cash and credit, the concept of insurance and even shared features of some investment tools with the students.

Rounding out the visit were activities designed to educate the students with the element of fun. Prizes were given away to the students that managed to obtain the highest scores on the interactive games.

"Our visit is part of a region wide financial literacy education program called HSBC Living Finance," said Kamil.

"The programme is developed to help teenagers acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make financial decisions in the future as well as to widen their exposure to the world of finance.

"Such exposure at an early age is essential," he added.

HSBC Living Finance is one of many programmes for schools that HSBC conducts. Others include Youth Leadership Program where students are taught presentation, speaking and writing skills and also the Climate Champion Roadshow, which hopes to promote a greener youth.

Interested schools can write in to Group Communications, 4th Floor HSBC Chambers, Corner of Jalan Pemancha/Jalan Sultan for further information.