Venezuelan Banking Association Concludes 2026 Financial Education Month
The Venezuelan Banking Association concluded its 2026 Financial Education Month program in October by reaching approximately 1,500 participants across schools, universities, and professional sectors, bancaynegocios.com reported. The initiative delivered free conferences, classroom workshops, and updates on financial technologies to students and workers alike.
Classroom Outreach Reaches Seven Hundred Students
Under the “Asobanca en la Escuela” initiative, economist Juan Salas delivered family financial planning talks to roughly 700 children and adolescents. The sessions focused on household budgeting, savings habits, and responsible money management.
Activities began on October 13 and 19 at the Rosalba Margarita Romero High School in Baruta Municipality, engaging 180 secondary students. Sessions also reached 110 fourth and fifth-grade students at the María Inmaculada School in Petare.
The school circuit concluded on October 28 at the Fe y Alegría School in La Rinconada with 400 participating students. bancaynegocios.com noted that the institution has worked to recover its facilities following earthquakes on June 24, 2026, aided by organizations including the Banking Association.
University Programs Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Payments
Higher education outreach engaged about 400 university students through lectures on payment system evolution, artificial intelligence, and digital platform risks. Programs took place across several institutions, including the Central University of Venezuela, Santa María University, and Andrés Bello Catholic University.
Economist Juan Salas opened the university cycle on October 5 at Santa María University discussing global payment trends. Engineer David Murati subsequently presented sessions on smart finance and artificial intelligence, while digital asset expert Lya Glaentzlin addressed risks in digital financial applications on October 21 and 22.
While bancaynegocios.com outlined the specific dates for Salas and Glaentzlin across individual campuses, mscnoticias.com.ve emphasized the broader curriculum framework, noting that the university tracks specifically integrated neuroeconomics, behavioral finance, and transaction security into the student sessions.
Professional Seminars Address Trade Credit and Open Banking
Professional training sessions gathered about 400 specialists to examine regulatory changes and technological infrastructure. Programs included a documentary letter of credit course led by lawyers Osmar Antonio Rodríguez and Luis Espinoza.
Additional sessions covered blockchain-based financial systems, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits.