UNI GROUP FZCO (Headquarters: Dubai Silicon Oasis, DDP Building A2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; CEO: Saki Miyawaki) announces the successful delivery of a special lecture titled 'Is That 'Common Sense' Really Correct? Updating Misconceptions About Money and Life' for approximately 100 students (grades 10–12) at Matsumi High School on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This educational event was designed to help Gen-Z high school students understand the essential principles of 'the nature of money' and 'information literacy' in light of lowered legal adulthood and increasing financial education mandates. Saki Miyawaki, an investor based in Dubai, shared real-life experiences to guide students toward building a financially secure future. *Note: This lecture is for educational purposes only and does not constitute solicitation of any specific financial product. ■ 4 Common Misconceptions—How to Reevaluate Them Starting Today During the lecture, Saki Miyawaki addressed the 'four common misconceptions' that many people unconsciously believe. 【Misconception 1】Keeping money in the bank is safe ➔ Saki explained the importance of diversifying asset management in response to economic changes such as inflation and currency fluctuations. In inflationary periods, the purchasing power of money declines. For example, money that previously bought 1 million yen worth of goods might only buy the equivalent of 980,000 yen. Even 100 million yen could lose half its value in 20 years. With current interest rates often lower than inflation, simply leaving money in a bank account can result in real losses—making diversified asset management essential. 【Misconception 2】Just invest in global index funds (Orkan) and S&P500 ➔ Saki emphasized the importance of considering diverse investment options based on personal circumstances. While global index funds (Orkan) and U.S. stocks (S&P500) are popular, overconcentration carries risks. During market crashes like the pandemic, portfolios can lose half their va