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Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap: A Call to Action for Listed Companies
Financial literacy is a cornerstone of economic empowerment, yet it remains a neglected area in the UK and beyond. This knowledge gap not only affects individuals but also has far-reaching...
Spotlight Event: Demystifying Finance For Actors
✨The event on Wednesday 28 February 2024 was an exciting one! We were excited to announce that in partnership with Spotlight, the home for performers and casting, The Engagement Appeal - TEA, as...
Evaluating HSBC’s £15 Billion SME Fund: A Catalyst for UK Business Growth
In a significant boost to the UK's business landscape, HSBC has unveiled a mammoth £15 billion fund dedicated to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the nation. This strategic move...
Tackling Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship: An Evaluation of NatWest’s Pioneering Programmes
Introduction In the midst of a financial literacy crisis in the UK, NatWest has stepped forward with two innovative initiatives: MoneySense, a comprehensive financial education programme for...
Demystifying Gen Z: Understanding and Engaging with the Next Generation of Investors
Gen Z is literally changing the game when it comes to what they buy, how they invest, and the kind of workplaces they’ll work in. Even though everyone's been trying to figure them out, a lot of...
Empowering Gen Z Investors: Lessons from Exxon Mobil’s Shareholder Legal Battle
In the whirlwind of corporate drama, Exxon Mobil has found itself entangled in a legal tussle with its shareholders. But what's all the fuss about, and why should other investors care? Let's delve...
Breaking Barriers for Women’s Economic Participation
Introduction Financial inclusion is critical for empowering women, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances, increase their economic opportunities, and contribute more...
Economic Recovery Through Financial Literacy: A Pathway to Economic and Social Prosperity
In an era where the United Kingdom prides itself on having the most significant and influential financial services industry in Europe, it presents a striking paradox that the nation ranks a mere...
Reimagining AGMs for Tomorrow’s Investors
Introduction In the contemporary landscape of corporate governance and investor engagement, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) stand as a critical juncture between companies and their shareholders. ...
Empowering Gen Z in Finance: Introducing FinGlitz
In a world where financial literacy remains a pressing issue, especially for younger generations, empowering Gen Z in finance is not just a necessity but a strategic imperative. As we launch...
Welcome to FinGlitz: Empowering Gen Z in Finance!
Financial literacy... it's a topic that's been discussed for generations, yet it remains a pressing issue, especially for Gen Zers (buying a house is a pipe dream, so hey… better learn to invest...
Do Companies Have a Gen Z Problem?
With each new generation questions arise about their ambitions, experience, unique aspirations, and shifting priorities. For companies, understanding and effectively engaging with these changing...
The Psychology of Money for Gen Z: How Gen Z’s attitudes towards money differ from previous generations
Introduction For Generation Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, the approach to financial management, saving, and investing signifies a stark departure from their predecessors....
Money Mastery For Artists: Keeping Track of Payments
The meeting point of art and commerce is ever-changing and hard to define. What place does art have in the world of finance? How can young, savvy individuals learn to secure their footing in the...
Catherine Howarth Discusses Charitable Investments, and Voting for Change
The meeting point of art and commerce is an ever-changing and chimeric point of interaction. What place does art have in the world of finance? How can young, savvy individuals learn to secure their...
Young Investors Unleashed: How you can seize control and transform the investment game
If you've taken your first steps into the investing world, you've likely encountered companies that feel like distant entities, detached from the concerns and aspirations of their shareholders –...
The Rise of Fintech: Revolutionising Personal Finance and Investment
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of personal finance and investment, the United Kingdom stands at the forefront of a significant transformation, thanks largely to the rise of financial...
Nick Hargrave on Investment Strategy, and How to Enact Change in the City
The meeting point of art and commerce is ever-changing and hard to define. What place does art have in the world of finance? How can young, savvy individuals learn to secure their footing in the...
TEA Launches Corporate Engagement Initiative to Foster Financial Literacy
In a leap towards enhancing financial literacy, we at The Engagement Appeal (TEA), are unveiling a new corporate engagement initiative, aimed at fostering more positive relationships between...
Jasmine Birtles on Money Mastery and Media Savvy
The meeting point of art and commerce is an ever-changing and chimeric point of interaction. What place does art have in the world of finance? How can young, savvy individuals learn to secure their...
The Engagement Appeal targets companies for greater Gen Z investor relations
TEA, The Engagement Appeal, a new hub for advancing the calls for financial literacy for all, is launching a new corporate engagement initiative, starting with 100 companies with the aim to...