Bernama: IFTC Champions Join IFCCI Open Day to Strengthen Financial Literacy with CSR Spirit
IFTC Champions Join IFCCI Open Day, Strengthening Malaysia’s Financial Literacy With CSR Spirit — Reported by Bernama
PETALING JAYA, Sept 19, 2025 – The International Financial Consultant Certified Institute (IFCCI) welcomed winners of the International Financial Trading Championship (IFTC) at its Education Open Day, where the synergy between financial education, competition, and social responsibility took center stage. This event was covered by Bernama in their press release: “IFTC Champions Join IFCCI Open Day, Strengthening Malaysia’s Financial Literacy With CSR Spirit.”
🔗 View original report on Bernama: bernama.com/en/press/news.php?id=2469125
Event Highlights & Symbolic Moments
During the Open Day, several symbolic gestures underscored IFCCI’s vision of combining excellence in financial training with community welfare:
- Dato’ Kingston Chang, President of IFCCI, presented a commemorative IFCCI student T-shirt to Pui Zhi Xuan, champion of the Certified Financial Trader (CFT) competition. BERNAMA
- The IFTC competition is recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records as the nation’s largest financial trading charity competition. BERNAMA
- Beyond the competition, the event featured a blood donation drive and a charity bazaar — reinforcing the theme that financial literacy should operate hand-in-hand with community contribution. BERNAMA
According to Bernama, these CSR elements were not token gestures but deliberate integrations of public service into financial education. BERNAMA
Significance for IFCCI’s Mission & Public Image
This Bernama coverage is meaningful in several respects:
- Validates IFCCI’s Dual Mission
The media acknowledgment reinforces that IFCCI is not just a certification body but also a socially conscious institution committed to community upliftment. - Amplifies Reach and Credibility
Having a national news agency report on IFCCI’s efforts raises visibility among potential students, stakeholders, and the general public. - Anchors IFCCI’s Brand in CSR & Education
The narrative of “financial literacy + CSR” interweaves IFCCI’s educational credentials with ethical values, positioning it as a thought leader in Malaysia’s financial advisory space.
Activities & Takeaways for Participants
The Open Day was structured to deliver value to different groups:
- Seminars & Panels: Focusing on key topics like trading techniques, wealth planning, risk management, and ethics in advisory.
- Hands-on Sessions: Participants practiced portfolio modeling, scenario analysis, and decision-making under expert supervision.
- Community Engagement: Citizens benefited from free educational booths and CSR-driven services, aligning financial literacy with social impact.
Attendees reportedly appreciated that the event was accessible—even for those without prior finance background—and impactful for real life application.
About Bernama’s Press Release
The full Bernama press release can be accessed at: https://www.bernama.com/en/press/news.php?id=2469125. In their coverage, Bernama emphasized the alignment of competition, education, and social service, reflecting how IFCCI seeks to elevate both advisory standards and public financial awareness. BERNAMA
Bernama is Malaysia’s national news agency, providing authoritative reports across sectors. BERNAMA
About IFCCI & IFTC Champions
The International Financial Consultant Certified Institute (IFCCI) is a globally oriented institution focused on elevating the professionalism, ethics, and capability of financial advisors through rigorous education and certification programs.
The IFTC (International Financial Trading Championship) is a platform where aspiring traders compete, learn, and grow. The IFTC Champions who participated in this Open Day represent the confluence of competitive excellence and public-minded outreach — serving as ambassadors of IFCCI’s vision for a financially literate Malaysia.
