EBC Financial Group has partnered with the International University of Ulaanbaatar (IUU) to bridgethe gap between academic learning and real-world financial experience forMongolia’s youth. This collaboration aims to nurture the next generation offinance professionals through internships, mentorship, and industry-academiainitiatives. Below, we answer key questions about the partnership, itsobjectives, and the benefits for students and the broader financial sector.

Why is EBCinvesting in Mongolia’s youth?

EBC recognisesMongolia as a dynamic emerging market with a new generation eager to contributeto the global financial sector. However, there is a gap between academiclearning and practical industry experience. By investing in Mongolia’s youth,EBC aims to bridge this gap, nurture local talent, and help build a strongerfinancial ecosystem for the country’s future.

What does thepartnership with the International University of Ulaanbaatar (IUU) involve?

EBC has signeda Joint Cooperation Agreement with IUU to create meaningful opportunities for students.The partnership delivers up to 10 annual internship positions at EBC’s Mongoliaoffice, allowing selected students to gain hands-on experience in a globalfinancial environment. In addition, EBC will engage with

IUU throughlectures, workshops, and events, bringing industry expertise directly into theclassroom and fostering industry-academia collaboration.

How canstudents benefit from this collaboration?

Studentsbenefit through:

• Internships: Practical experience atEBC’s Mongolia office, with the potential for outstandinginterns to secure further opportunities within the company.

• Mentorship: Guidance from EBCprofessionals to help navigate career choices and build professionalnetworks.

• Skill Development: Access toindustry-led workshops and real-world exposure to trading, riskmanagement, and financial technology.

•CareerPathways: The partnership helps students becomejob-ready and competitive in the globalmarketplace.

How does thisfit into EBC’s global ESG goals?

Thiscollaboration is part of EBC’s broader mission to foster financial talent,promote industry academia collaboration, and demonstrate leadership in ESG(Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. By investing in Mongolia’syouth and supporting education, EBC is building a more robust and innovative financialsector while advancing social responsibility and sustainable growth in emergingmarkets.

A New Standard

Through itspartnership with the International University of Ulaanbaatar, EBC is empoweringMongolia’s next generation of financial leaders. By combining practicalexperience, mentorship, and global engagement, EBC and IUU are setting a newstandard for industry-academic collaboration and youth development in theregion.