[unsoed.ac.id, Sun, 20/04/25] The Investment Gallery of Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed) in collaboration with Sinar Mas Sekuritas held the inaugural Capital Market School (SPM) on April 7, 2025. This event aimed to enhance public financial literacy, particularly among students. The session took place in the Seminar Room of the Integrated Lab on the 6th floor of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at Unsoed. The initiative was a partnership with Sinar Mas Sekuritas and the Yogyakarta Representative Office of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI).
The event also celebrated the launch of OJK’s Capital Market and Financial Literacy Data Centre. This initiative represents OJK’s strategic effort to enhance financial education in Banyumas Regency by offering a reliable source of integrated data on the Capital Market and Financial Services Sector. The centre is designed to support students, novice investors, and the general public in accessing essential financial information.
Present at the event were Rudi Utomo, the Director of Sinar Mas Sekuritas, Haramain Billady, the Head of OJK Purwokerto, and representatives from FEB Unsoed, including Yudha Aryo Sudibyo, SE, Ak., M.Sc., Ph.D. They expressed their appreciation for the enthusiasm shown by the participants.
The speaker was Irfan Noor Riza, the Head of the IDX Yogyakarta Representative Office, who discussed the latest developments in the Indonesian capital market. Meanwhile, Ike Widiawati, the Head of Retail Research at Sinar Mas Sekuritas, shared effective stock investment strategies for beginners.
UNSOED’s SPM becomes a platform for practical investment learning
Unsoed’s Capital Market School (SPM) has become a highly anticipated event for students and members of the public interested in learning about investment. In the second session of SPM, participants will not only receive theoretical knowledge but also practical guidance on how to open a stock account and engage in securities trading simulations.
“This program is designed to help novice investors better understand capital market instruments, transaction mechanisms, and risk management. Through SPM, we aim to encourage the younger generation to start investing early without hesitation,” said Dr. Rio Dhani Laksana, MSc, CFP, CSA, CAPM, Chairman of the Committee.
Indonesia’s capital market presents significant opportunities when backed by sufficient knowledge. The event attracted hundreds of participants in person, highlighting the strong interest among young people in financial literacy.
“In the future, Unsoed Investment Gallery plans to conduct more training sessions like this one, aiming to engage a broader audience through partnerships with local communities and schools in the Banyumas area. With this SPM I initiative, we hope to educate more people, especially the younger generation, so they can enter the world of investment wisely and contribute to Indonesia’s economic growth in the future,” he stated.
He added that the SPM II activity was not only an educational event but also created strong synergies between academia, capital market participants, and financial regulators. The hope is that this strategic collaboration among Unsoed, IDX, Sinar Mas Sekuritas, and OJK will continue with other innovative programs, such as stock analysis workshops, virtual investment competitions, and special assistance for novice investors.
Therefore, efforts to enhance financial literacy extend beyond theory and have a tangible impact on cultivating a young generation that is investment-savvy and capable of contributing positively to the national economy.
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