Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Faculty of Communication, Department of Public Relations and Advertising and, Genesis IMC Agency operating under the department organized “Financial Literacy and Investment Tips for your Dreams” talk event, sponsored by Ceyhun Tunalı and Sons (CTS) company. The said event took place on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 01:30 p.m. at Mustafa Afşin Ersoy Hall where Financial Savings Specialist Mert Başaran and CTS Group of Companies’ Director Ceyhun Tunalı participated as guest speakers.
Receiving great interest, the event was attended by EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç, EMU Vice Rector for Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Sonuç Zorlu, EMU Communication Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Metin Ersoy, EMU Communication Faculty Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Türksoy, EMU Public Relations and Advertising Department Head Prof. Dr. Anıl Kemal Kaya, EMU Students Affairs Coordinators Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yeliz Akıntuğ and Assist. Prof. Dr. Azru Abiç, Döveç Group of Companies Director Burçin Döveç and Four Vision Development General Manager Yusuf Korhan.
Delivering the opening speech, EMU Faculty of Communication’s Dean Prof. Dr. Ersoy extended his thanks to everyone attending the event and the main sponsor of the event CTS Company Director Ceyhun Tunalı. Taking the stage after Prof. Dr. Ersoy, CTS Group of Companies Director Tunalı highlighted the significance of financial literacy and mentioned that their involvement in the event aimed to raise awareness among a broader audience on this crucial subject. Tunalı, the Director of CTS Group of Companies, emphasized that the event marked the initial effort to enhance financial literacy in Cyprus.
“It’s Time to Learn How to Take the Financial Steps that will realize our Dreams”
Delivering a speech at the event, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Kılıç said; “Firstly, I would like to thank Mert Başaran, who will be sharing his expertise on such an important topic, as well as the team who organized this event. Studies show that only 24% of individuals in Türkiye possess basic financial literacy, which highlights just how much more we need to learn. Today, we will explore a wide range of topics, from budgeting and investment strategies to risk management and setting long-term financial goals. With Mert Başaran’s guidance, it’s time for all of us to learn the financial steps that will help us achieve our dreams. I hope you find the seminar both enjoyable and enriching for your personal development”.
Following the opening speeches, Financial Savings Specialist Başaran provided practical advice to young people on developing savings and investment habits, highlighting the significance of mindful spending and saving for achieving financial independence. Meanwhile, CTS Group of Companies Director Tunalı shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey and his experiences in the business world.
After a Question-Answer session, the event ended with bouquet, gift and plaque presentation to guest speaker Mert Başaran by EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Kılıç and CTS Group of Companies Director Tunalı. A group photograph was also taken at the end of the event.