With the official implementation of the visa-free agreement between China and the Philippines, exchanges between the two countries in the fields of trade, culture and tourism, education, and finance have become increasingly close. People-to-people exchanges and capital interactions continue to heat up, injecting strong vitality into the local economy. On this land brimming with opportunities, ATFX is actively cultivating the Philippine market, joining hands with local partners to enter schools, empowering youth growth through financial education, and creating a new era of collaborative success.

On February 21, 2026 , Bulacan State University was filled with a strong academic atmosphere and enthusiasm for learning. On that day, the ATFX Philippines team, together with local partner SmarTrade and the university's Junior Financial Executives, created a unique financial education lecture for students of the College of Business and Accountancy ( CBEA ), injecting strong momentum into the financial literacy and financial intelligence development of the younger generation.

In recent years, the Philippine economy has demonstrated resilience amidst global market fluctuations. However, Filipino youth face a significant lack of financial literacy— data shows that only about 23% of adults possess basic financial knowledge, and there is considerable room for improvement among young people in areas such as budgeting and investment awareness. University students, as the backbone of future social development, are crucial to the cultivation of their financial awareness, which is vital for both personal growth and regional economic vitality. Against this backdrop, this initiative focusing on youth financial education has emerged, serving as an important bridge connecting theory and practice and empowering youth development.

The lecture attracted over 100 enthusiastic university students, with frequent interaction and a lively atmosphere, fully demonstrating the youth's thirst for financial knowledge. The event revolved around two core themes: dissecting the underlying logic of the financial market and helping students establish rational financial concepts, making the content both practical and instructive.

In the "Introduction to Trading" section, the instructor used vivid case studies to explain the basic concepts of Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and the fundamental operation of financial markets in a clear and concise manner. From the factors influencing market fluctuations to the core principles of trading, from avoiding common investment pitfalls to introducing fundamental analysis methods, every knowledge point was closely linked to market realities, helping students overcome their unfamiliarity with financial trading and establish a clear cognitive framework. In the "Building Good Financial Habits" section, the instructor focused on the pain points of college students' daily financial management, sharing insights on key topics such as budgeting, savings planning, and rational consumption. This guided students to start now, cultivating healthy financial habits and laying a solid foundation for future personal financial decisions.

Interactive Q&A and group discussions were highlights of the event, with students actively raising their hands to ask questions and engaging in in-depth exchanges with lecturers on topics such as market trends, investment risks, and personal finance. "How to balance academic studies with part-time income planning?" "How to remain rational in the face of market fluctuations?" These genuine questions reflected the young people's reflections on life and the future. The lecturers patiently answered and meticulously guided the students, allowing them to deepen their understanding through intellectual exchange and truly achieve "learning with reflection and gaining knowledge."

This financial education seminar, jointly organized by ATFX Philippines and SmarTrade at Bulacan State University, not only provided students with practical financial knowledge and financial management skills but also conveyed a positive financial literacy philosophy. As a company long committed to financial literacy education, ATFX firmly believes that young people are the core force driving economic development. Popularizing financial knowledge and cultivating financial literacy among young people is not only a corporate social responsibility but also an important measure to empower the sustainable development of the regional economy.

Through in-depth collaborations with universities and colleges, ATFX continuously integrates professional financial resources with youth education, bringing financial knowledge beyond the classroom to young people and demonstrating its long-term commitment to education and community development. Looking ahead, we will continue to partner with more organizations to reach more campuses in the Philippines, conducting diverse financial education activities to help more young people build a solid financial foundation, establish sound financial values, and make financial literacy a strong foundation for their dreams, collectively injecting youthful energy into the vigorous development of the Philippine economy.

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