More than 1,700 students across Cyprus have participated in financial literacy lectures delivered by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), according to an official statement from the commission.

The initiative, part of Global Money Week 2025, concluded its most recent series of lectures with strong engagement and widespread participation in both primary and secondary schools.

Over the past two months alone, more than 600 students took part in interactive sessions presented by CySEC officers.

These sessions introduced students to fundamental concepts of financial literacy.

They were taught the value of saving, how to manage money wisely, and the importance of making responsible financial decisions.

Secondary school students were also given more in-depth guidance on recognising and avoiding the risks associated with the internet and social media.

In total, the three rounds of school lectures conducted over the past eighteen months have reached more than 1,700 students.

CySEC chairman George Theocharides praised both the scale and quality of the lecture series.

He expressed his appreciation to all CySEC officers who contributed to the programme’s success.

“This year’s program focused on the risks present in the digital financial environment, emphasizing protection against online scams, the lure and risks of finfluencers on social media, investor protection from misleading practices, and modern money management in the digital era,” Theocharides stated.

“The positive response from young people encourages us to continue this effort with the same zeal and commitment,” he added.

Theocharides also delivered a lecture at the University of Limassol as part of the broader Global Money Week campaign.

In addition to school outreach, CySEC organised dedicated educational sessions for parents and educators.

To support ongoing learning, CySEC also launched a new section on its official website within its Financial Education Hub.

This section hosts educational materials specifically designed to support the teaching of financial literacy.

The Media played a crucial role in promoting the initiative’s core messages to a wider audience.

Both Theocharides and Elena Karkoti, Officer A responsible for public financial education at CySEC, took part in informational television programmes aired on all major national channels.

Furthermore, articles by CySEC Vice-Chairman Mr Panikkos Vakkou, along with interviews, opinion pieces, and official statements, were featured in both print and digital media, reinforcing the campaign’s central messages.

A two-week social media campaign was also conducted to extend the initiative’s reach.

Daily posts were shared by CySEC to raise awareness among young people on how to protect themselves in the digital financial landscape.

The comprehensive nature of CySEC’s approach underscores its long-term strategic focus on financial education, especially among younger generations.

“Financial education of young people is a timeless strategic objective of the CySEC,” Theocharides concluded.