Program
The Role of Government in Financial Literacy
The program featured leading financial literacy experts who addressed key issues related to the role of government in improving global financial literacy levels for people of all ages. The Summit focused on how government and financial education leaders, in collaboration with providers, can work together to equip consumers with the tools needed to make wise financial decisions.
What is Government’s Role in Improving Financial Literacy?
The panel took a global approach to examining the government’s role in improving financial literacy for people of all ages.
Host and Managing Editor of the nationally syndicated "Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo"
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Investment Officer, Ariel Investments
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What is Government’s Role in Improving Financial Literacy?
The panel, which featured members of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, discussed the role of the United States government in improving financial literacy.
President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability
President and Chief Executive Officer
Defense Credit Union Council
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President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability
President and Chief Executive Officer
The National Endowment for Financial Education
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President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
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President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability
President, Charles Schwab Foundation
Senior Vice President Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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