EBC Financial Group (EBC) and the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics announced the renewal of their strategic partnership for an additional three years, consolidating a collaboration aimed at expanding public access to economic knowledge and bringing academic research closer to audiences worldwide.
As part of the agreement, EBC will continue to sponsor an annual edition of the webinar series “What Economists Really Do,” an initiative by Oxford’s Department of Economics designed to bring globally relevant economic topics closer to students, researchers, alumni, and anyone interested in better understanding the challenges facing modern economies.
The renewal of this collaboration comes at a time when financial education and the understanding of economic phenomena have acquired increasing relevance for individuals, businesses, and investors. Since the beginning of the partnership, the editions sponsored by EBC have addressed topics such as tax evasion, financial literacy, and the economic impact of climate change. Each session has brought together internationally renowned specialists and academics, creating spaces for discussion on some of today’s main economic challenges.
According to figures shared by both institutions, the sessions have registered around 200 live attendees per edition, while the accumulated recordings have surpassed 3,600 views and more than 270 hours of playtime. Christopher Stiegeler, Executive Director of EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited, stated: “The renewal of the agreement responds to the importance of bringing reliable economic information to an increasingly broader audience.”
He also highlighted the benefits of the alliance for the University of Oxford: “In a constantly evolving global economy, access to reliable financial knowledge is more important than ever. Our collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics reflects EBC’s commitment to education and to developing tools that help people make more informed decisions,” Christopher concluded.
In addition to this partnership, EBC has driven financial education initiatives and academic collaborations with higher education institutions in different regions of the world, including projects developed with universities in Mexico, Asia, and Latin America.
For his part, Johannes Abeler, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford, emphasized the relevance of bringing academic research closer to society: “Public outreach and education are a fundamental part of our mission. Through initiatives like What Economists Really Do, we seek to show how economics can contribute to improving public policies and to better understanding the issues shaping today’s world.” Over the next three years, both institutions will continue working to bring economic research to new audiences through educational content, specialized seminars, and outreach materials designed to facilitate the understanding of complex economic topics.
The initiative is part of EBC Financial Group’s corporate social responsibility efforts focused on lowering barriers to educational access and fostering more informed participation in topics related to economics, financial markets, and global development.
By Fórmate a Fondo