Top PHL schools tapped in PUIC launch

Five top Philippine academic institutions were chosen to take part in the launching of the first Philippine University Investment Club (PUIC) last Saturday.

The universities were Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Asia and the Pacific, San Beda College and the University of the Philippines.

The PUIC's first session was held in Ateneo’s Ching Tan Hall, John Gokongwei School of Management, with participants from the said schools.

Spearheaded by MetisEtrade, a company that provides online trading services for foreign exchange, precious metals, global indices and oil, the PUIC aims to develop the financial industry through increased knowledge in trading and commodities fund management.

The program also aims to select and train future fund managers.

The participating universities will take turns hosting the weekly sessions until the program’s conclusion in the first week of August. — Andrei Medina/BM, GMA News