A presidential circular published in the Official Gazette designates 22 May as “Financial Literacy Day” to be celebrated each year, with the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye coordinating nationwide activities to broaden financial literacy awareness. The circular frames financial literacy as strategically important for personal budget management as well as for improving social welfare, supporting financial system stability and strengthening economic resilience. It calls for education and outreach tailored to different audiences from pre-school and school-age children to households, young people and market professionals, particularly in response to the expansion of digital financial products and services, so investors and financial consumers can better understand risks and make informed decisions. All public institutions are asked to prioritise providing the support and facilitation needed to deliver the Day’s events, and the circular notes that the Board is already designated as the coordinator for the national financial education action plan under the Financial Access, Financial Education and Financial Consumer Protection Strategy and Action Plans.
Capital Markets Board of T?rkiye 2025-05-17
Capital Markets Board of Türkiye tasked with coordinating annual Financial Literacy Day on 22 May
Türkiye has designated 22 May as "Financial Literacy Day," coordinated by the Capital Markets Board to enhance financial literacy awareness. The initiative highlights its importance for personal budget management, social welfare, and economic resilience, with tailored education for diverse audiences. Public institutions are urged to support these efforts, aligning with the national financial education action plan.