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September 1, 2026
Treasury Secretary Bessent Advocates Global Financial Literacy Contest at G20
- Scott Bessent announces U.S. sponsorship of the 'Financial Literacy Solutions Sprint' to enhance financial literacy in G20 countries.
- The contest will select finalists to be recognized at the IMF and World Bank meetings in October in Bangkok.
- Bessent highlights Trump Accounts, which provide $1,000 investment deposits for infants, as a model for improving financial access for low-income families.
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- Bessent pitches financial literacy to world's largest economiesSep 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM · AP
- Scott Bessent pitches Trump-inspired finance competition at G20 ministers meetingSep 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM · Independent