The Institute of Financial Studies (ISF), the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), the Romanian Banking Association (ARB), the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Romania (UNSAR), the Association of Fund Administrators in Romania (AAF), the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), the South-East Regional Development Agency (ADR Sud-Est), Enterprise Europe Network, the Galați Branch of the Body of Expert and Licensed Accountants in Romania (CECCAR), Pro Afaceri România, and the National Confederation for Female Entrepreneurship (CONAF), in partnership with the “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați – Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEAA), organized the second edition of the Business Smart Education (BSE) event – The Impact of Financial Education on the Business Environment, which brought together approximately 70 entrepreneurs, managers, and representatives of the economic sector in Romania.
The event, held under the aegis of promoting financial education as a key pillar for the sustainable development of businesses, created an interactive framework for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices among professionals from various fields. Participants discussed the importance of strengthening financial knowledge for making strategic decisions and adapting to current economic challenges.
Business Smart Education aims primarily to raise awareness about the role of financial education in the development of the business environment in Romania. Through thematic sessions, workshops, and presentations, the event highlighted the tools and resources that can support entrepreneurs in effectively managing their businesses and navigating the dynamic economic context.
We are delighted by the growing interest of entrepreneurs in financial education. The second edition of BSE confirms the real need for such initiatives, which provide access to essential information and create bridges between the educational, financial, and business environments.
The event addressed topics such as:
- Strategies for sustainable financial development for SMEs;
- Risk management in the entrepreneurial environment;
- Access to financing and collaboration with financial institutions;
- The role of financial education in business digitalization.
The Institute of Financial Studies reaffirms its commitment to supporting the professional development of Romanian entrepreneurs, contributing to the consolidation of a strong financial culture and the creation of a more efficient and resilient business ecosystem.
