GFLEC Webinar Series

The pandemic has ignited a global economic crisis that is devastating individuals and families, and leading to large-scale impacts on business and economic prosperity generally. Deeply rooted inequalities compounded by the pandemic now put societal stability at further risk. That these issues must be addressed is a given; the question is how to find solutions that result in an inclusive recovery, ensuring improvements for all.

To ensure that new policies, regulations, and programs are effectively designed and implemented, decision makers must understand the financial situation of the groups they aim to help; the outcomes of other policies, regulations, and programs; and the research on these topics, including research on financial behaviors. In the Connecting to Reimagine: Money & COVID-19 series, you will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from the experiences of thought leaders from the public, private, and academic sectors. What you learn will support your policy or programmatic work and expand your understanding of how other decision makers are handling problems arising from the pandemic.

Connecting to Reimagine: Money & COVID-19 will offer:

• • The academic research about helping individuals and families become more financially knowledgeable and more financially resilient

  • The insights that presenters gained from their programs and policies implemented during a pandemic

  • Discussions about policies and programs that organizations might implement to help those who have been economically impacted by the pandemic

  • The ways to empower individuals to manage their money during COVID-19 and beyond

  • Insights into the myriad financial impacts of this crisis on individuals and families globally, including the disproportionate effects on certain demographic groups

  • An assessment of the successes and shortcomings of selected financial interventions

Following each of the Connecting to Reimagine webinars, participants will be provided with GFLEC’s research relating to the webinar topic, as well as any presenter-provided resources.

• Decision makers in policy and regulatory spheres working to improve financial security and financial well-being

• For-profit and non-profit leaders promoting the financial health of clients, employees, or targeted social impact groups

• Leaders from the private sector who advocate for public policies that impact financial well-being

Selection of Topics for Upcoming Webinars

• Navigating Retirement Security Through a Pandemic

• Financial Literacy and Wellness Among Women

• Financial Fragility During the Pandemic: The Path Forward

• Debt Management and Financial Security

• Using Financial Education to Fight Racial Inequality

• Rethinking the Role of Investor Protection & Education

• Forging Fearlessness: Turning Women Into Investors

• Financial Education in School: Lessons from Portugal

• Boosting Financial Wellness: The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Employers

• Financial Literacy: Shaping the Future of the Field

• Optimizing National Strategies for Financial Education

• Crafting Policies that Address Inequality in Saving, Wealth, and Economic Opportunities

• Investor Knowledge and Behaviors in Times of Crisis

• Increasing Financial Knowledge for Better Rebuilding

• Designing an Inclusive Recovery

• Millennials: Buttressing a Generation at Risk