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Financial literacy: Commission and OECD-INFE publish joint framework to improve individuals’ financial skills

January 12, 2022 by European Union Leave a Comment

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the OECD International Network on Financial Education (OECD-INFE) have today published the joint EU/OECD-INFE financial competence framework for adults. This framework aims to improve individuals’ financial skills so that they can make sound decisions regarding their personal finances. It will […]

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