LSE officials met students

LAHORE — Students of University of Central Punjab visited the Lahore Stock Exchange where they were given perceptiveness about practical aspects of the financial institutions by industry professionals which was part of the nationwide Campus Outreach Program founded by the LSE.

The platform is part of the Financial Literacy Initiative for promotion of financial skills and knowledge of common citizens, and to promote broader comprehension in the financial system. As part of the Program, instructive institutions are joining hand with LSE to take part in series of sessions on financial literacy. The purpose of visit was to permit the students to move with several financial industry practitioners in a stock exchange setting and get an opportunity to inspect different financial institutions all at one location. The jury of professionals included Mr. Zafar Iqbal from Central Depository Company (CDC) and Mr. Waqas Ahmad Khan Senior Manager, from Askari Investment Management along with LSE officials. Mr. Zafar Iqbal instructed the students on the need for setting up CDC and various facilities being offered by CDC not only to add efficiency but also for increased transparency & investors trust. Mr. Waqas Ahmad Khan also dealt the students and communicated them about local mutual funds industry and products being offered. He informed the students that mutual funds could be an effective approach for people to begin investments offering risk diversification and good returns through professional fund management. Mr. Nadeem Asghar, Head of Investors Relation-LSE also conveyed words to the students about various investment opportunities and market dynamics.