CySEC Financial Literacy Lectures Reach Over 2,800 Students
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The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on December 29 that over 2,800 primary, secondary, and high school students have attended its financial education lectures to date.
The lectures come as part of its actions to strengthen financial literacy among young people, the regulator said.
Its press release went on to say that during the most recent cycle of financial education lectures, which took place between October and December 2025, a total of 29 lectures were delivered following expressions of interest by schools themselves.
The program was implemented by 13 CySEC Officers A’, Officers and Assistant Clerical Officers, who visited schools in all districts of Cyprus, providing financial education to over 1,100 students.
What Were The Lectures About?
The statement explained that the school lectures aimed primarily at informing and educating students on the prudent and safe management of money in an increasingly digitalised financial environment. The lecturers taught through interactive dialogue and provided everyday examples to inform the students on how they can best identify online traps and misleading messages, but also protect their personal data, recognize investment offers that appear to be too good to be true, and make responsible financial decisions.
“Particular emphasis was placed on the role of artificial intelligence which, despite the significant opportunities it offers, may also increase the risk of fraud and misinformation, making the critical assessment of information an essential skill for young people,” CySEC said.
Once the lecture program was completed, CySEC Chairman, Dr. George Theocharides, congratulated the staff members who participated and stressed that the financial education of young people is an investment in society.
He also noted that it is vital for students to acquire this knowledge and these skills from an early age, as that will help them make responsible decisions and protect themselves from risks. More than anything, it is important for them to develop critical thinking.
“We warmly thank the schools and educators for their interest, cooperation and positive response. We will continue consistently to pursue our vision for meaningful financial education for all,” he said.
The lectures themselves were a part of the regulator’s actions for World Investor Week 2025, which focused on investor protection in the digital financial environment, as well as the role of AI. Among other initiatives, the regulator developed an online quiz that allows citizens to assess their ability to recognize risks and avoid online traps before they make an investment or other financial decisions.
