Importance of financial education, tech raised at Home Credit forum

Financial education has become more crucial today as many people struggle to cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the panelists of a recent virtual forum held by Home Credit Philippines.

During the forum, Sheila Paul, Home Credit Philippines’ chief marketing officer, emphasized technology’s role in enabling financial education and literacy, saying financial institutions like hers “are fully and quickly embracing digital technologies to reach more people and cater to the public’s ever-changing needs.”