A new curriculum for financial literacy

摘要

According to the FSA, the number, complexity and risks in financial products has left UK consumers confused and apathetic about finance. In 2005, it found 81 % of the pre-retired believed the state pension would not be adequate to support them, yet 37% had made no extra provision. There's a feeling, especially among young people, that finance is just too complicated. And let's face it, you don't naturally think about retirement when you're at school or university.' So says Steve Stillwell who manages the learning team to reach young people within the FSA's financial capability division. The FSA is responsible for delivering the UK's national strategy for financial capability training.