Springboard Challenge 2022 sets to cover 8,000 teachers and students nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Eastspring Investments Berhad (“Eastspring”) has launched a nationwide financial literacy programme, targeted at secondary school children in Malaysia, called the Springboard Challenge (“The Programme”).
 
The Programme aims to elevate the level of financial literacy and investment knowledge within the youth community. Open to secondary school students aged 14 to 17 years old, Springboard Challenge will be presented to students and their teachers-in-charge in a virtual workshop format which incorporates fun learning elements such as interactive games, missions and quizzes. The Programme incorporates the use of a boardgame which challenges the students with real world simulation of financial topics and decisions, and will culminate in a nationwide contest.
 
The pilot programme in 2018 covered 10 schools in the Klang Valley and about 1,000 secondary school children. This year, with the help of Zoom and a virtual format, Eastspring is targeting to reach 8,000 teachers and school children nationwide.
 
“We are excited to receive support and approval from the Ministry of Education Malaysia and eight State Education Departments. With the aid of technology, we will also be able to reach more teachers and school children from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Penang, Kedah, Melaka, Sabah and Sarawak,” said Mr. Raymond Tang, Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Malaysia.
 
“We are proud to partner with Troffee (M) Sdn Bhd who will be running the workshops with the schools as well as co-ordinating the final Challenge.
 
“Financial inclusion and literacy are key topics for us and we are passionate about educating the next generation so that they understand the value of money and are able to make informed financial decisions for a more secure future.
 
“As a leading asset manager in Asia, we recognise the responsibility we have to society and we are firmly invested in the future of our clients and our communities. We can play a pivotal role in helping our next generation by empowering them with the knowledge, skills and tools to provide the best possible financial guidance,” said Mr. Tang.

Schools in the eight states mentioned above that wish to participate in the programme may write to our programme coordinator, judy.yap@eastspring.com.

About Eastspring Investments

Eastspring Investments, part of Prudential plc, is a leading Asia-based asset manager that manages over USD 222 billion (as at 30 June 2022) of assets on behalf of institutional and retail clients. Operating since 1994, Eastspring Investments has one of the widest footprints across Asia*. We provide investment solutions across a broad range of strategies including equities, fixed income, multi asset, quantitative and alternatives and are committed to delivering high quality investment outcomes for our clients over the long term.

We incorporate ESG factors into our investment process and are aligned with a number of global sustainability initiatives including the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI) and the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC). We collaborate alongside industry peers to harness a collective investor voice to influence and drive change with investee companies.

For more information on Eastspring Investments, please visit: www.eastspring.com

*Eastspring Investments (excluding JV companies) companies are ultimately wholly-owned / indirect subsidiaries / associate of Prudential plc of the United Kingdom. Eastspring Investments companies (including JV's) and Prudential plc are not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.

ABOUT EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS BERHAD

Established in 2000 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Eastspring Investments Berhad is one of the Malaysia’s leading asset management companies in Malaysia in serving both institutional and retail clients, with RM55.7 billion in assets under management in the country (as at 30 June 2022). Eastspring Investments Berhad. It manages unit trust funds, wholesale funds as well as private mandates.

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Source: Eastspring Investments Berhad 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Judy Yap
Director Brand and Communications 
Tel: 03 – 2789 3389 / 012-2877410 
Email:  judy.yap@eastspring.com

--BERNAMA