2009 | 2008 |2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004

FALL 2009

Inside this issue:

• Scholars Go Global: Nineteen Networks Scholars traveled financial and cultural institutions of New York City, Munich and Zurich to learn about different types of global financial businesses.
• Financial Literacy in a Global Economy:   In May, NFI hosted a conference in Indianapolis titled “Improving Financial Literacy and Reshaping Financial Behavior.”
• Young Adults Financial Literacy Act Introduced: Representative André Carson, (D) Indiana, has introduced a bill to Congress titled the “Young Adults Financial Literacy Act.” 

 Pages 1-12|Pages 13-24|Pages 25-36

Spring 2009

Inside this issue:

• Insurance Regulatory Reform: NFI’s 6th Annual Insurance Reform Summit took up question on how to regulate systemic risk across the financial services market, specifically raising the question of systemic risk in the insurance sector and how, if at all, regulation should address it.
• Local Foundation Invests in Kids Count:  An online version of the Kids Count program, that will enable teachers to implement financial literacy education into their classrooms immediately, will be developed thanks to a generous grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
• 4th Annual Ethics Conference:  The junior class of Networks Scholars at Indiana State University welcomed more than 400 students, educators and industry professionals to campus for the fourth annual Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference.

 Pages 1-10|Pages 11-21|Pages 22-32

FALL 2008

Inside this issue:

• So Much More than Just a Scholarship: The Networks Scholars program provides students with opportunities for travel, mentor connections in the financial industry, leadership training, career planning and more.
• Making an Impact:   NFI recruits experts to produce new research that affects financial services and public policy through NFI events and publications.
• Kids Count: NFI plans to expand the scope and geographic reach of the Kids Count program throughout the U.S. with new funding, NFI also continues to work with policymakers to affect top-down policy change in financial literacy education.

 Pages 1-11 |Pages 12-24|Pages 25-35|Pages 36-44

SPRING 2008

Inside this issue:

• Where Do They Stand on Consumer Financial Topics?: B&D Consulting reviewed the campaign positions of the current presidential candidates. Read some of the candidates stances on credit card reform, pay day lending reform, housing, the economy and taxes and more.
• National Mentoring Month:   NFI paired Networks scholars with industry mentors so they could explore career opportunities and develop corporate connections.
• Addressing the Issues: NFI hosted the 5th Annual Insurance Reform Summit. Members of Congress, the insurance community and academia discussed pivotal issues impacting the industry.

 Pages 1-13 |Pages 14- 21|Pages 22- 32

FALL 2007

Inside this issue:

• Students Lead the Ethics Charge: Led by the junior class of scholars in the Networks Professional Development Program, the third annual Ethics and Corporate Social Resposibility Conference is scheduled for April 1, 2008. 
• Fresh Faces From Many Places:  Twenty-one new freshman from Indiana, Illinois and Kansas joined the Networks Professional Development Program this year.
• Looking in the Mirror: Three market studies provide a collective snapshot of the state of financial literacy in America, from childhood through adulthood, and important insight into potential solutions.

Pages 1-9 | Pages 10- 22|Pages 23- 29|Pages 30- 36

SPRING 2007

Inside this issue:

• Organizing Your Important Papers: Guidance on how to set up a simple system for organizing your papers so you can always find what you need quickly
• Passionate Debate: Highlights from the NFI hosted 4th Annual Insurance Reform Summit in Washington D.C.
• China Forum: A Two-Way Street: Highlights from the forum which brought together corporate and academic spekers to discuss the opportunities and challenges with Indiana conducting business with China.

Pages 1-10 | Pages 11- 20| Pages 21- 30| Pages 31-40

FALL 2006

Inside this issue:

• Path to Making a Difference: Four years of Growth and Achievement:   Meet the future leaders, Networks Scholars, of the financial services industry and find out what sets them apart from others
• Class of 2010:  Networks Scholars program continues to grow as another class of 18 join the program 
• The Health Care Financing Bomb: Where is the Money or Solution?  Some of the nation's top thought leaders in the area of health care finance come together to discuss key issues. 

Pages 1-10 | Pages 11- 21| Pages 22- 31| Pages 32-36

SUMMER 2006

Inside this issue:

• Ready to Roll!   After successful piloting phase, NFI's new Money Bus prepares for busy fall schedule
• What's Going On? Researchers examine why wide disconnect exists between educational and informational needs of U.S. adults and the programs that government and financial literacy advocates offer
• Legislature lauds NFI, scholars, ISU.  Indiana House and Senate, led by Indiana State University graduates, recognize contributions to financial services industry, scholar development

Pages 1-11 | Pages 12 - 17 | Pages 18 - 21 | Pages 22-32 | Pages 33-44

SPRING 2006

Inside this issue:

• Here it comes!   NFI's new educational experience "Kids Count on the Money Bus" 
• Taking the message to the masses.  A month-long push for financial literacy 
• Junior Networks scholars set out to learn ropes.  Executive mentors provide Networks scholars with valuable industry insight  

Pages 1-11 | Pages 12 - 17 | Pages 18 - 21 | Pages 22-32 | Pages 33-44

FALL 2005

Inside this issue:

• Bursting the bubble theory and targeting Social Security reform
• Class of '09.  21 freshmen join the Networks Scholars program at Indiana State University this fall. 
• Snapshots of financial literacy in the U.S. 

Pages 1-10 | Pages 11-20 | Pages 21-30 | Pages 31-40

SPRING 2005

Inside this issue:

• NFI, NCSL team up!  NFI and the National Conference of State Legislatures join forces to offer the Academy of Excellence in Financial Services Policy 
• Planting the seed.  NFI and partner Money Savvy Generation embark on elementary financial literacy pilot program 
• Parents and teachers:  Unite!   NFI's 2005 Indiana Financial Literacy Conference offers teachers access to financial literacy concepts for the classroom 

 Pages 1-10 | Pages 11-20 | Pages 21-30 | Pages 31-40

FALL 2004

Inside this issue:

• Milestones.  NFI opens Indianapolis headquarters  
• Globe Trotters.  15 Networks Scholars experience New York City, London, Paris and Marseille  
• Career Spotlight:  Advice from the top