Students learn smart money moves in SmarTrade campus series

SmarTrade is strengthening its campaign to promote financial literacy among the youth by bringing its advocacy to students of the National Teachers College (NTC) in Mendiola, Manila.

As part of NTC’s “The Professional’s Playbook in Action” Leadership Series, SmarTrade’s Head of Learning and Development Ed Saguibo led a special session titled “LEFT BRAIN FOCUS: Financial Precision.” His talk focused on “Quantitative Decision Making and Identifying Poor Decisions in Financial Choices” — a timely and critical topic for future professionals navigating an increasingly complex financial world.

“It’s not just about making smart decisions, it’s about making informed ones,” Saguibo said. “When students learn how to analyze numbers and spot red flags in their financial behavior early on, they are better prepared to lead successful financial lives, whether as entrepreneurs, professionals, or investors.”

The session drew dozens of Business Administration students and is the third campus engagement under SmarTrade’s P.A.R.T.N.E.R. Summit (Profitable Alliances: Reshaping Trading Networks for Endless Rewards) — a nationwide campaign focused on financial readiness and education among students and young professionals.

“We’re proud to bring this advocacy to institutions like the National Teachers College,” said Joyce Mayo, President and CEO of SmarTrade. “Education is at the core of what we do, and through our P.A.R.T.N.E.R. campaign, we aim to go beyond trading to build a community of financially literate Filipinos. These students are the future, and it’s our role to help shape that future through opportunity and learning.”

The campaign previously visited the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod and the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. These events include training sessions, mentorship, interactive discussions, and even internship opportunities designed to bridge classroom knowledge and real-world financial challenges.

With hundreds of students reached so far, SmarTrade says its campus tours aim to spark curiosity, boost financial confidence, and encourage more young Filipinos to consider careers in finance and investments.