Financial Capability Week (FinCap Week) is an annual event which takes place in mid-November (13-19 November 2017). It celebrates, showcases and amplifies the work underway to improve financial capability and ultimately to improve financial wellbeing. The week is organised as part of the Financial Capability Strategy for the UK and aims to get more people talking about money. Get involved!
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What happened during FinCap Week 2016 In 2016 Financial Capability Week took place between 14 – 20 November. The week saw a number of events exploring various topical financial capability issues. Below you can find a summary, more information, and picture from the week.
Monday 14 November: The Launch of Financial Capability Week 2016_The week was launched in the Bank of England Museum by Martin Lewis (founder of MoneySavingExpert.com) and Andy Briscoe (Chair, Financial Capability Board)_Monday 14 November: Children, Young People and Money A parliamentary reception, hosted by Suella Fernandes MP (Chair, APPG on Financial Education) to launch new research on why we should teach children about money.
_Tuesday 15 November: The Symptoms of Debt_A roundtable in the House of Commons to discuss high level findings of an upcoming report on the Symptoms of Debt. Please contact lara.greer@moneyadviceservice.org.uk for more information_Tuesday 15 November: The Economics of Financial Capability_A roundtable, at the London Stock Exchange, to discuss a newly launched report on the economic benefits of raised levels of financial capability in the UK._Wednesday 16 November: Financial Capability in the Workplace_A panel event focusing on financial capability in the workplace. Aimed at employers and HR professionals the event focused on financial capability initiatives; what works, what is challenging and how to spread best practice.
_Thursday 17 November, all day: The Financial Capability Conference _The second annual Financial Capability conference, which introduced the Financial Capability Strategy and looked back over its first year. Delegates also attended breakout sessions themed around Gender, Confidence and Health & Wellbeing. The day finished with a look towards the Strategy in 2017.
