Encouraging Financial Literacy for Students, Bank DKI Participates in the Peak Event of Indonesia Savings Day 2023 in Banten Province

Jakarta – As a form of Bank DKI's support in encouraging increased financial literacy and savings activities for the community, especially students in Banten Province, Bank DKI participated in the Peak Event of Indonesia Savings Day 2023 in an event entitled Kreasi Bangkit Indonesia which was held in Tangerang, Banten on Wednesday (30/08). The event, which was also attended by the Director of Retail & Sharia at Bank DKI, Henky Oktavianus, was initiated by the Regional Financial Services Authority (OJK) Regional I DKI Jakarta and Banten by collaborating with relevant stakeholders, including Ministries/Agencies, Regional Government, Banking Industry and other related stakeholders, in an effort to achieve financial literacy and inclusion targets.

Director of Technology & Operations at Bank DKI and Acting President Director of Bank DKI, Amirul Wicaksono, on a separate occasion expressed Bank DKI's enthusiasm for participating in the 2023 Indonesia Savings Day event. "Financial literacy is the key to shaping a strong financial future, and we are committed to supporting the community, especially students, in developing a better understanding of financial products so that they can help create a more financially intelligent generation." said Amirul.

In its participation in a series of events which took place over 2 (two) days, Wednesday and Thursday, 30 and 31 August 2023, Bank DKI focused on increasing financial literacy by providing education about financial products, including savings and other financial products, one of which was by holding a talk show with the theme "Planning Education Funds with Savings". Apart from that, Bank DKI also supports the implementation of the One Account, One Student Program (KEJAR) through the SimPel/SimPel iB product which is now also owned by Bank DKI.

Bank DKI Corporate Secretary, Arie Rinaldi, added that as a financial institution, Bank DKI is also obliged to increase public financial understanding and access to formal financial products and services, especially among students. "With full support for various Financial Services Authority programs, one of which is the KEJAR Program through the SimPel/SimPel iB savings product, we are committed to being a reliable partner in the financial journey of Indonesia's young generation." added Arie.

For your information, Bank DKI also has the Monas Student/Monas Student iB savings product, as a savings product choice for students, starting at elementary/MI, SMP/MTs, SMA/MA or equivalent up to student/I level, which is equipped with savings book facilities, ATM and Mobile Banking (JakOne Mobile) features. It is hoped that this product will make it easier for students to manage their finances from an early age, thereby forming positive savings habits from the start.

For further information regarding the requirements and opening of a student savings account (SimPel/Simpel iB or Monas Student/Monas Student iB) Bank DKI, you can visit the website or nearest Bank DKI branch office.