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MoAF Partners with NYPL to Launch Financial Education Series for Adults
This summer has brought some exciting opportunities to the Museum . I am proud to announce that on July 28 , we launched a nine-part financial education series for adults of all ages , in partnership with the New York Public Library ’ s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center . This free series , titled “ Investing A to Z ,” aims to improve the
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financial literacy of adults with little to no prior knowledge of investing and provide them with the tools to start saving and investing for long-terms goals , such as retirement or their children ’ s education .
This series represents an enhancement to our typical public programming , which in the past has focused primarily on high school and college students , and on an audience of more sophisticated adult investors . Programs for those groups will resume in the fall , with the Museum Finance Academy ( MFA ) for high school juniors and seniors beginning in November and our fall event series launching on September 16 with a program featuring Thomas Peterffy , chairman and founder of Interactive Brokers Group , in conversation with CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent Bob Pisani .
For those who may have missed programs this spring or summer , most events can now be viewed on our website at www . moaf . org / videos . This includes Bob Pisani ’ s interview with Wall Street legend and MoAF Chair Peter Cohen , as well as the “ Lower Forever or Set for a Regime Break ?” panel discussion on historical interest rates featuring Paul Schmelzing , Jim Grant and Dick Sylla . The July 14 event with renowned author Zachary Karabell on Inside Money : Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power ( see article , page 14 ) will air on C-SPAN Book TV beginning in August .
One of the highlights of our fall season will be our September 30 evening panel discussion on “ The Cryptocurrencies Market : Where Is It Heading ?” This program , sponsored by Protiviti with VanEck , will feature leaders in the cryptocurrencies market , as they discuss the current state and future of cryptocurrencies as a major factor in financial markets .
With cryptocurrency on the forefront of financial news these days , we are also exploring an exhibition on this topic . Given many uncertainties , the exhibition may initially be presented in a virtual format , with opportunities to include physical components at a later date . I hope to be able to share more information about this exciting project soon .
In the meantime , I invite you to explore our temporary exhibit , “ Ebb & Flow : Tapping into the History of New York City Water ,” which recently reopened at the NYC Municipal Archives ( 31 Chambers Street ) after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic . This exhibit examines over 200 years of the city ’ s efforts to deliver clean water to residents and how the city built such an impressive water system . The story of Aaron Burr ’ s Manhattan Company — predecessor of the nation ’ s largest bank — is highlighted , shedding light on a most tumultuous time in the city ’ s water history .
Enjoy the rest of the summer , and we hope to see you at our programs this fall !
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