More than Two Thousand FEB New Students Open Accounts Simultaneously at PKKMB 2024

Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA—Two thousand new students of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Surabaya State University (UNESA) simultaneously opened accounts in the momentum of Introduction New Student Campus Life (PKKMB) 2024 at Campus 1 Ketintang, last week. Related to this, FEB UNESA collaborates with the BRI Regional Office Surabaya through the HR Muhammad Branch Office.

Osama Rachmad Ramadhani, Chair of the PKKMB FEB UNESA Committee, said that this activity aims to provide new students with an initial understanding of the importance of financial literacy. According to him, new students understand from an early age the potential and risks of investing in the capital market.

"New students also need to be encouraged to take the first steps in managing finances intelligently in a sustainable manner," he added.

Cita Mellisa, Head of the Indonesian Stock Exchange, East Java Representative Office, gave a presentation which is in-depth regarding the importance of the role of students in the national economy, especially in the capital market. He emphasized that Indonesia is one of the countries that has a big influence on world economic movements.

Apart from Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which reached 1.37 trillion US Dollars, this economic strength is supported by a significant contribution from the Indonesian stock market. . In June 2024, domestic share ownership will reach 54.33% and domestic trading value will be 55.88%.

In May 2024, the largest investors will come from high school graduates, indicating that the younger generation has great potential in driving the capital market. This shows that students have a great opportunity to become an important part of Indonesia's economic growth. "Students are a generation that can bring about big changes, both on a national and global scale," he explained.

Cita reminds us of the importance of early financial planning. He invited students to save and invest from now on by allocating a minimum of 20% of their income for emergency funds, savings, insurance or investment.

Currently there are 934 issuers in the Indonesian capital market, and this number continues to increase . Cita Mellisa encourages students to actively seek information and understand the capital market, considering the many investment opportunities that can be exploited.

"We often hear positive comments about investment in everyday life, and this is an opportunity for you to take an active role in building a better financial future," he concluded.

In his speech, professor and Dean of FEB, Anang Kistyanto welcomed the arrival of new students by emphasizing the importance of students' active role during the lecture period. Becoming a student is a very important moment in one's life journey.

"To young students not only focus on academics, but also actively participate in various activities on campus, be it student organizations, research, or other social activities," he said.

The Dean added that experiences outside the classroom are as important as learning in the classroom. Activities outside the classroom will help students develop soft skills, expand networks, and form strong characters.

For your information, this mass customer fund account opening activity was also signed by several related leaders such as Branch Head HR Muhammad Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk, Head of Investment Gallery Coordinator PT Sucor Sekuritas, and Senior Supervisor Deputy Director of Supervision of Service Institutions Finance 4 Financial Services Authority. By opening this customer fund account, it is hoped that new students will not only have theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in the world of investment.[]

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Reporter: Mohammad Dian Purnama (FMIPA )

Editor: @zam*

Photo: PKKMB FEB Team