The Hellenic Capital Market Commission and the Institute of Financial Literacy have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, launching a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening financial knowledge and promoting financial literacy across Greek society.
Under the agreement, the two bodies plan to roll out a series of joint initiatives, including the production of educational videos and podcasts, the organization of workshops, conferences and training seminars, and the development of modern, accessible informational material on capital markets and financial literacy. These actions are intended to reach a wide audience, ranging from school pupils and university students to investors, business executives and socially vulnerable groups.
The initiative forms part of the Capital Market Commission’s broader strategic objectives to enhance transparency, public awareness and trust in Greece’s capital market. At the same time, it aligns with the long-standing mission of the Institute of Financial Literacy to combat financial illiteracy and empower citizens through knowledge.
According to the Chair of the Capital Market Commission, Dr Vassiliki Lazarakou, the strengthening of financial education was seen as a core pillar of efforts to foster a healthy, transparent and resilient capital market. Through cooperation with the Institute of Financial Literacy, the Commission aims to intensify its actions in this area, including the development of practical tools that would help investors make better-informed and more responsible investment decisions.
From the Institute’s side, its founder and president, Professor Nikolaos Philippas, noted that the signing of the memorandum reflected a shared commitment to enhancing financial education and protecting citizens. Financial literacy, he stressed, was viewed as a fundamental right for every individual and a prerequisite for informed decision-making and a better quality of life, free from unnecessary financial stress.
