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Why finance should be taught in schools: Lee and the IC
This month, Lord Lee and Alex are joined by Member of Youth Parliament, Cameron Holt. At just 16 years old, Cameron’s goal is to get the government to recognise it is failing children with financial literacy. He believes, that through incorporating it into the curriculum, children will increase their confidence in a post-education world, and be more wary of the dangers of online fraud and debt.
In the episode, the trio unpack the issues facing children and young people. From ways schools, parents and grandparents can increase young people’s interest in finances, to a petition Cameron has started which he hopes will make financial education statutory in secondary schools across the UK.
The podcast rounds up with an update from Lord Lee’s portfolio, including news on holdings Town Centre Securities (TOWN), Concurrent Technologies (CNC) and PZ Cussons (PZC), plus his take on how Donald Trump will affect the UK.
Click here to sign Cameron’s petition to make financial lessons statutory in schools.
If you have any questions you want to pose to Lord Lee and Alex, write to alex.newman@ft.com
Read Cameron’s article for the Investors’ Chronicle here
Timestamps
1:16 Cameron Holt
5:04 What needs to change with financial education
6:03 Lord Lee’s experience of learning about finance
9:59 Cameron’s study
12:55 NatWest shares
14:24 Do schools offer financial advice on university
16:14 How to bridge the gap in financial literacy among children
21:35 Cameron’s petition
24:51 Updates on Lord Lee’s portfolio
27:45 Town Centre Securities
29:42 Supermarket Income Reit
30:41 Concurrent Technologies
31:47 PZ Cussons
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