Exploring Financial Education for Young Students at Special Summer Event
In an effort to enhance financial literacy among students, Asset Management One, in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management and Money Shift, hosted a special summer event titled 'What is a Fund Manager, Mr. Nigu?' on August 3, 2025. This initiative aimed at elementary, middle, and high school students gathered 55 participants along with their parents, highlighting the increasing importance of financial education in today's world.
The event's core goal was to deepen young learners' understanding of the role of fund managers through direct interaction. Leading the sessions were Yoshitaka Sakai and Hiroshi Naka, fund managers from Asset Management One and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management, along with Tatsuya Taniguchi, also known as "Mr. Nigu," who is renowned for his work in financial education through various platforms including YouTube.
The morning session was tailored primarily for elementary school students, attracting 23 participants, while 32 middle and high school students participated in the afternoon segment. To ensure that the event was not only informative but also engaging, worksheets were provided for students to utilize as part of their summer research projects. These activities allowed participants to learn about the work involved in fund management and partake in group exercises simulating the decision-making processes of actual fund managers. This included evaluating hypothetical companies for investment, which provided insights into company analytics and communication strategies for investor relations (IR).
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. One student noted, "Conducting interviews with fund managers who played the role of IR representatives was an engaging experience. Being able to predict outcomes and see results unfold will significantly influence my future investment decisions." Another participant expressed gratitude for the rare opportunity to converse with active fund managers, considering it an invaluable experience.
Asset Management One remains dedicated to promoting individual asset formation, enhancing financial well-being, and furthering financial education initiatives. The company plans to continue these programs as part of its broader mission to enlighten and empower future generations with the knowledge required for sound financial practices.
For more details about the event and the initiatives from the partners involved, links to their respective websites and social media platforms are available below:
Established in October 2016, Asset Management One is a leading asset management company with approximately 72 trillion yen in assets under management, excelling in both the investment advisory and investment trust sectors. The company aggregates its wealth of expertise in asset management to fulfill its corporate message of 'Nurturing the Future through Investment.' Supported by a global investment research framework, Asset Management One aims to provide top-tier solutions that meet the diverse investment needs of both individual and institutional investors. The company's official website can be accessed at www.am-one.co.jp.
Company Information: Asset Management One Co., Ltd. | Financial Instruments Business Operator | Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Financial Instruments Business) No. 324 | Member Associations: The Investment Trusts Association, Japan, and Japan Investment Advisers Association.
The event's core goal was to deepen young learners' understanding of the role of fund managers through direct interaction. Leading the sessions were Yoshitaka Sakai and Hiroshi Naka, fund managers from Asset Management One and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management, along with Tatsuya Taniguchi, also known as "Mr. Nigu," who is renowned for his work in financial education through various platforms including YouTube.
The morning session was tailored primarily for elementary school students, attracting 23 participants, while 32 middle and high school students participated in the afternoon segment. To ensure that the event was not only informative but also engaging, worksheets were provided for students to utilize as part of their summer research projects. These activities allowed participants to learn about the work involved in fund management and partake in group exercises simulating the decision-making processes of actual fund managers. This included evaluating hypothetical companies for investment, which provided insights into company analytics and communication strategies for investor relations (IR).
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. One student noted, "Conducting interviews with fund managers who played the role of IR representatives was an engaging experience. Being able to predict outcomes and see results unfold will significantly influence my future investment decisions." Another participant expressed gratitude for the rare opportunity to converse with active fund managers, considering it an invaluable experience.
Asset Management One remains dedicated to promoting individual asset formation, enhancing financial well-being, and furthering financial education initiatives. The company plans to continue these programs as part of its broader mission to enlighten and empower future generations with the knowledge required for sound financial practices.
For more details about the event and the initiatives from the partners involved, links to their respective websites and social media platforms are available below:
- - Mr. Nigu's Note: Reflections on the Joint Fund Manager Seminar Held on August 3, 2025
- - Asset Management One Future Nurturing Research Institute Report
About Asset Management One
Established in October 2016, Asset Management One is a leading asset management company with approximately 72 trillion yen in assets under management, excelling in both the investment advisory and investment trust sectors. The company aggregates its wealth of expertise in asset management to fulfill its corporate message of 'Nurturing the Future through Investment.' Supported by a global investment research framework, Asset Management One aims to provide top-tier solutions that meet the diverse investment needs of both individual and institutional investors. The company's official website can be accessed at www.am-one.co.jp.
Company Information: Asset Management One Co., Ltd. | Financial Instruments Business Operator | Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Financial Instruments Business) No. 324 | Member Associations: The Investment Trusts Association, Japan, and Japan Investment Advisers Association.
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