ATFX joins hands with Philippine partners to enter campuses and empower youth dreams through financial education

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March 18, ATFX Update: As a key node of the “Belt and Road” initiative in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is leveraging its unique geographic advantages and open cooperation stance to embrace new development opportunities. With the official implementation of the visa exemption policy between China and the Philippines, exchanges in trade, culture, tourism, education, and finance are becoming increasingly close, with growing people-to-people interactions and capital flows injecting strong vitality into the local economy. On this fertile ground full of opportunities, ATFX is actively deepening its presence in the Philippine market, partnering with local organizations to visit campuses, empower youth through financial education, and create new legends of cooperation in the new era.

On February 21, 2026, Bulacan State University was filled with a strong academic atmosphere and enthusiasm for learning. On that day, the ATFX Philippines team, together with local partner SmarTrade, collaborated with the university’s Junior Financial Executives to host a unique financial education seminar for students of the College of Business and Economics (CBEA), injecting strong momentum into the financial knowledge reserves and financial literacy development of the younger generation.

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In recent years, the Philippine economy has demonstrated resilience amid global market fluctuations. Meanwhile, Filipino youth face a reality of insufficient financial literacy—data shows that only about 23% of adults have basic financial knowledge. Young people still have significant room for improvement in budgeting, investing, and financial awareness. As the future backbone of society, cultivating financial consciousness among university students is crucial for personal growth and regional economic vitality. Against this backdrop, this youth-focused financial education event emerged as an important bridge connecting theory and practice, empowering young people to grow.

The seminar attracted over 100 enthusiastic university students, with lively interactions and a vibrant atmosphere, fully demonstrating their eagerness to learn about finance. The event centered on two main themes: explaining the underlying logic of financial markets and helping students develop rational financial concepts, combining practicality with guidance.

In the “Introduction to Trading” section, the instructor used vivid case studies to clearly explain the basics of contracts for difference (CFDs) and the fundamental operations of financial markets. From factors influencing market volatility to core trading principles, from avoiding common investment pitfalls to basic analysis methods, each point was closely tied to real market situations, helping students break down their unfamiliarity with financial trading and build a clear understanding. In the “Building Good Financial Habits” segment, the instructor focused on common financial management challenges faced by university students, sharing insights on budgeting, savings planning, and rational consumption, guiding students to start from the present and cultivate healthy financial habits, laying a solid foundation for future personal financial decisions.

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Interactive Q&A and group discussions became highlights of the event. Students actively raised questions about market trends, investment risks, and personal finance, engaging deeply with the instructor. Questions like “How to balance academic workload and part-time income?” and “How to stay rational during market fluctuations?” reflected young people’s thoughts on life and the future. The instructors answered patiently and guided carefully, allowing students to deepen their understanding through thoughtful exchanges, truly achieving “learning with reflection and gain.”

This financial education seminar jointly organized by ATFX Philippines, SmarTrade, and Bulacan State University not only provided students with practical financial knowledge and money management skills but also conveyed positive financial literacy concepts. As a company committed to financial literacy education, ATFX firmly believes that youth are the core force driving economic development. Promoting financial knowledge and cultivating youth financial literacy are not only social responsibilities of enterprises but also vital measures to empower sustainable regional economic growth.

Through deep cooperation with universities, ATFX continues to integrate professional financial resources with youth education, bringing financial knowledge out of classrooms and closer to young people. We are committed to long-term efforts in education and community development. Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with more partners, visit more campuses across the Philippines, and carry out diverse financial education activities to help more young people solidify their financial foundation, establish correct wealth concepts, and turn financial literacy into a solid foundation for their dreams. Together, we will inject youthful energy into the vibrant development of the Philippine economy.

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Editor: Chen Ping