Engagement the Key to Financial Literacy as 66% of Adults in OECD Countries Struggle with Basics

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About the Panelists

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David Barrett is the CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in foreign exchange, fixed income, commodities, and CFDs. His career spans leadership roles at AIG, NatWest, Nomura International, and Credit Lyonnais, where he advised on institutional trading, market risk, and financial operations. A widely respected voice in global finance, David’s insights on geopolitical risks, monetary policy, and market volatility have been featured in Reuters, Forbes, Financial News, Associated Press, Yahoo! Finance, and numerous international media outlets. He is a returning WERD panelist, having previously discussed “The Economics of Tax Evasion” at the University of Oxford — demonstrating his commitment to bridging practical market expertise with academic discourse on critical issues.

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Professor Michael McMahon is Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, Senior Research Fellow at St Hugh’s College, and Director of the Research Policy Network on Central Bank Communication. He previously worked at Warwick University and the Bank of England and serves on the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. His research on macroeconomics, monetary policy, and central bank communication has been published in top journals including the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Review of Economic Studies.

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Event Details — Register Now

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This webinar is designed for students, finance professionals, policymakers, educators, traders, investors, and anyone seeking to understand economic thinking. The webinar includes interactive Q&A with both panelists.

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About EBC Financial Group  

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Founded in London, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions—including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and others—EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, CFDs and more.

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Trusted by investors in over 100 countries and honoured with global awards including multiple year recognition from World Finance, EBC is widely regarded as one of the world’s best brokers with titles including Best Trading Platform and Most Trusted Broker. With its strong regulatory standing and commitment to transparency, EBC has also been consistently ranked among the top brokers—trusted for its ability to deliver secure, innovative, and client-first trading solutions across competitive international markets.

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EBC’s subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC).