Other Activities
Global Money Week 2026 and Hong Kong Money Month 2026
Global Money Week 2026
Theme: Smart Money Talks — encouraging young people to discuss money openly and build confidence in financial decision‑making.
Dates: 16 March – 22 March 2026
Global Coordinator: OECD International Network on Financial Education (OECD‑INFE)
Key Highlights:
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A global campaign promoting financial awareness among children and youth across 176 countries.
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Focus on helping young people build financial skills—budgeting, saving, understanding digital finance, and recognizing financial risks.
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Encourages open conversations about money at home, in schools and in communities to support healthier financial habits and long‑term financial well‑being.
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Hong Kong Money Month 2026
Theme: Invest in Yourself for Greater Rewards — highlighting that improving personal financial knowledge is the most valuable investment.
Organizer: Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC)
Key Highlights:
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A month‑long campaign promoting financial literacy and encouraging the public to strengthen budgeting, goal‑setting and money management habits.
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Public encouraged to use the Money Tracker App to record income/expenses and establish financial goals.
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Strong emphasis on raising awareness of AI‑related financial scams and investment fraud amid rising online fraud trends.
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Features online talks, interviews and collaborations with financial regulators, covering virtual assets, retirement planning, insurance, and risks of unverified financial influencers.
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