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European Money Quiz and Economist Webinar 2023

European Money Quiz 2023

Registration is now open for the Irish finals of the European Money Quiz 2023 which will take place on Tuesday 14th  March. Click here to find out more about the quiz and how you can register your students to take part in the live online Kahoot! final where students across Ireland will play directly against each other in real time to win a chance to represent Ireland in the European finals of the quiz in May.

Economist Webinar

BPFI are delighted to host its 6th annual Chief Economists Webinar on Wednesday 8th March 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity for students in the Leaving Cert cycle to gain insights from Ireland’s top economists ahead of their exams. During the webinar economists from AIB and Bank of Ireland will each give a presentation on the top economics issues of the day which will be followed by a panel discussion.

European Money Quiz

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE IRISH NATIONAL FINALS 2023

Registration is now open for the Irish finals of The European Money Quiz 2023 – Europe’s biggest financial literacy competition to improve the financial literacy of 13–15-year-olds.

Register your students here to take part in the live online Kahoot! final at 12 noon, Tuesday 14th March when students across Ireland will play directly against each other in real time to win a trip to Brussels where they will represent Ireland in the European finals of the quiz in May.

How do I take part and how does the quiz work?

The quiz is open to students aged 13-15 years* who are looking to test their knowledge of finance and monetary issues. Students play in teams of two and all students are entitled to take part, irrespective of the subjects they are studying.

*The official birthdate limit to participate in the 2023 edition is May 15, 2007.

The 2023 competition will take place in two phases:

National Finals

National competitions are held online in up to 28 countries across Europe, including in Ireland, to determine the finalists from each country who will travel to Brussels to participate in the European Final.

  • The Irish final will be broadcast live on YouTube at 12 noon, Tuesday 14th March 2023, organised by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI).
  • Students across Ireland will play directly against each other in real time using Kahoot! learning platform.
  • Playing in teams of two, students must answer 15 financial education related questions with four possible answers to choose from. The quiz usually takes 10-15 minutes with 30-60 seconds to answer each question.
  • The team that answers the most correct questions in the fastest time wins. 

Prize: The winning team will be invited to travel to Brussels to represent Ireland in the European finals on 15-16 May 2023. The travel expenses of this trip are part of the prize package and are sponsored by Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland. The team will also receive a trophy for their school. Subject to availability of the winning students a prize giving ceremony will take place at the offices of BPFI on a date in April 2023

 

European Finals

  • National Winners will compete for the European championship in a final competition between all participating countries on 15-16 May 2023 in Brussels organised by the European Banking Federation (EBF).
  • Similar to the national finals the team who answers the most correct questions in the fastest time win.

Prize: The winners of the European finals will receive a cash prize for their school. Further details will be published shortly.

 

How can I enter?

European Money Week 2023

The quiz takes place ahead of European Money Week, an annual initiative organised by the European Banking Federation, of which BPFI is a member, to promote financial education across Europe. Throughout one week in March each year, hundreds of activities are held in 30+ countries to promote financial literacy in Europe. This year Money Week is taking place from 20th to 26th March 2023.

Chief Economists Masterclass Webinar

BPFI are delighted to host its 6th annual Chief Economists Webinar on Wednesday 8th March 2023.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students in the Leaving Cert cycle to gain insights from Ireland’s top economists ahead of their exams. During the webinar economists from AIB and Bank of Ireland will each give a presentation on the top economics issues of the day which will be followed by a panel discussion. 

Moderator: Ali Ugur, Chief Economist, Banking & Payments Federation Ireland

Panellists: John Fahy, Senior Economist, AIB and Michael Crowley, Senior Economist, BOI

Registration for this event is now closed but a recording of the Masterclass will be available on YouTube and a link will be provided here.

Our Associations

BPFI's associate network extends many of the benefits of membership to leading professional service firms that provide related advisory and consultancy services.

Our Presidents

Cathy Bryce has been appointed President of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland and Fernando Vicario has been appointed the Chair of the Federation of International Banks in Ireland.

Interested in joining us?

Let’s talk. For more information about BPFI membership please contact Ann Smith, Director, Corporate Services via the button below.