Non-profit nationwide event dedicated to promoting financial literacy in Singapore
Event Overview
As one of the NTU Investment Interactive Club’s award-winning initiatives, what sets NCF apart is its unique approach of using an engaging financial board game to bring financial concepts to life. Through this interactive platform, participants not only learn the fundamentals of budgeting, investing, and financial planning, but also sharpen essential skills such as critical thinking and decision-making. NCF continues to inspire a new generation of financially savvy youth by making learning both meaningful and enjoyable, all within the context of Singapore’s financial landscape.
Bringing together 448 attendees from 30 schools, alongside 45 beneficiaries, supported by 80 facilitators. In total, 573 attendees came together in a dynamic platform that strengthened financial literacy through competition and collaboration.
Keynote Speakers and Highlights
Highlights video
NCF 2025 aimed to promote financial literacy among youths through unique and engaging approaches. The competition encouraged participants to manage personal finances, explore career pathways and build a strong foundation for long-term wealth management. In line with NTU-IIC’s vision of digitalization, NCF 2025 introduced a fully in-house developed digital board game created in close collaboration with IIC’s Software Operations Team. Designed to meet key educational goals, the board game simulated real-world financial scenarios such as career planning, skills upgrading, investing and debt management, offering participants an interactive platform where learning and play came together seamlessly.
Acknowledgments & Special Thanks
The success of NCF 2025 was only made possible through the dedication of our stakeholders. We are grateful to the organizing committee and facilitators whose hard work ensured a smooth event, as well as to our sponsors and partners for their invaluable support. In particular, Capital Gains Studio co-led workshop sessions that greatly enhanced the programme. We were also honoured to have Dr Sarjit Singh, NTU-IIC Industry Advisor, and Professor Matthew Louis Dearth, NTU-IIC Faculty Advisor, whose encouragement and insights added significance to the competition.
Looking Ahead
NCF remains committed to expanding its outreach, offering fresh learning experiences, and deepening collaborations with industry partners to equip youths with the skills needed to thrive in a changing financial landscape.
See you at the next NCF! 🚀