SGX ties up with SIM University to boost investor educator

Collaboration to start for two years.

According to a release, Singapore Exchange (SGX) is collaborating with SIM University (UniSIM) to develop and provide investor education to the public. The initiative is also part of UniSIM’s ongoing Continuing Education and Training programme to make university-level education accessible, particularly for working adults wishing to better themselves in work-related competencies.

SGX and UniSIM today signed a memorandum of understanding on the collaboration for an initial two years.

The collaboration will see SGX and UniSIM jointly develop the content of financial and investment-related Continuing Education and Training courses. Some courses will be aligned to UniSIM’s academic requirements and will carry academic credits which count towards a UniSIM degree. These courses are targeted at members of the public but are open to current UniSIM students in non-finance related programmes.

Beside the Continuing Education and Training courses, SGX and UniSIM will organise seminars, workshops and other activities to increase the general public’s financial literacy. Over 3,000 members of the public and students are expected to benefit from seminars and courses delivered under the collaboration.

Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Provost, SIM University said, "We are delighted to work with SGX to assist individuals to strengthen their financial health through financial literacy. This MOU is another milestone in our vision to empowering society through lifelong education."

Chew Sutat, Executive Vice President of SGX said, “We are excited to partner UniSIM, an institution dedicated to life-long learning. As more working adults seek to improve themselves by acquiring degrees and higher qualifications, it is also important they enhance their financial management skills. These programmes from UniSIM and SGX will help Singaporeans to better manage their retirement planning through regular investing.”