In celebration of Hong Kong Money Month 2025, Hong Kong Shue Yan University’s Office of Student Affairs partnered with the Department of Economics and Finance to host a financial literacy workshop titled“ $avvy Planner”.

The event on 25th March at the campus brought students together for a dynamic two-hour session that combined practical financial education with experiential learning. Through activities centred on goal setting, budgeting, risk management, saving strategies, and spending control, students were encouraged to strengthen their Financial Quotient (FQ) and career planning awareness.

Developed by the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC) and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), “$avvy Planner” is Hong Kong’s first board game focused on the dual themes of career planning and personal finance.

Participants, guided by professional instructors from HKFYG, navigated six rounds of challenges simulating the early career experiences of graduates. Along the way, students engaged in decision-making related to further education, part-time work, family responsibilities, and more. The simulation further incorporated real-world scenarios such as economic downturns and unexpected expenses, giving students a vivid appreciation of the unpredictability in financial decision-making.

As part of the broader Hong Kong Money Month 2025 campaign, the IFEC and its partner organizations also rolled out a series of public education initiatives under the theme “Guard Against Fraud, Thrive With Resilience”. These efforts aim to raise public awareness of fraud prevention and promote prudent financial practices in an increasingly uncertain economic climate.

Source: July 2025 Issue