Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 May 2021 – Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) (UOBAM (Malaysia)) today announced a three-year collaboration to provide financial literacy and investment training for undergraduates.
Under the collaboration, UOBAM (Malaysia) will hold a series of seminars, talks and workshops for UTAR students. Topics will include the investment industry landscape, global economic and market outlook, stock selection fundamentals and technical analysis, as well as the impact of financial technology on the investment industry. In addition, selected UTAR students will be able to experience on-the job training with UOBAM (Malaysia) via a three-month internship programme and gain insights into what it takes to become a successful wealth planner.
A Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held online on 5 May 2021 to commemorate the collaboration. UTAR was represented by its President, Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat and UOBAM (Malaysia) was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Ms Lim Suet Ling.
Ir Prof Dr Ewe, President of UTAR said, “We are pleased to partner UOBAM (Malaysia) to provide our students with invaluable opportunities to advance their investment knowledge. Hands-on guidance and interaction from the experts at UOBAM (Malaysia) will enrich our students’ experiences and complement their education.
“Joint education and continuous training efforts to promote the awareness of unit trust investments among UTAR students will bridge their knowledge gap as they plan for a career in the financial industry. Integrated education strategies encompassing traditional and digital channels will enable our students with a growth-focused mindset to look at investments from a much broader strategic and management perspective. At the same time, it will also improve their expertise in financial planning, analysis and professional ethics, thereby equipping them with fundamental skills relevant for the future. Students will be able to gain valuable experience and a better understanding of the demands and opportunities in the financial industry.”
Ms Lim, Chief Executive Officer of UOBAM (Malaysia) said, “Education is an important ingredient in building knowledge and talent for the future of our country and society. In this regard, since its establishment, UTAR has played a critical role in producing graduate students in various fields of study for the needs of the country. We are honoured to collaborate with a renowned tertiary institution such as UTAR, as this is testament to our support of the educational institution and its industry-academic initiative in nurturing young talent to become future industry leaders.”
UOBAM (Malaysia) is also planning to work with UTAR in implementing industrial research and consultancy project papers in the areas of technology and social innovation for UOBAM’s clients and the investing community.
