Within the framework of the Global Money Week the Ljubljana Stock Exchange is for the first time organising an annual and from hence forward traditional event 'Open Days on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange for High Schools and Faculties – Let's go to the Exchange', which will be held for four days from 27 to 30 March 2017. Students will learn all about the Exchange, the capital markets, investing in securities and funds, brokers, saving and much more.

The Ljubljana Stock Exchange is certain that financial literacy is the key foundation for a successful future of everyone. We are ultimately confronted with financial decisions at every turn. It is our strong belief that the Exchange’s mission and legacy should also be financial literacy.

The event ‘Let’s Go to the Exchange’ is part of a global celebration within the framework of the Global Money Week. Countries from every continent are participating in order to raise awareness of the importance of financial education and financial inclusion for children and youth. With financial access and financial education children and youth can learn to save and spend money responsibly. This year’s slogan of the event is Learn.Save.Earn. This slogan fits also Slovenia as research shows that financial literacy is very low among youth.

The Ljubljana Stock Exchange will thus join the global celebration and the important message it wishes to promote and host students from high schools and faculties at its premises. The students will learn all about the Exchange, its operations, Slovenian capital market, how to become a broker, saving and other important topics, which are important for financial literacy of each individual. The students will also participate in the ‘Ring the bell’ ceremony which is part of the Global Money Week celebrations. The students will have the opportunity to ring the opening bell which signals the beginning of trading. In 2016, 44 stock exchanges around the world participated in this ceremony and this year the Ljubljana Stock Exchange will also join the elite group.

Interest in the event is exceptional as more than 250 students will participate in the four days. The interest was even broader but we were not able to ensure the visit to everyone due to limited capacity.