In celebration of a 20-year-long journey of changing lives through comprehensive financial solutions and awareness, Siyapatha Finance PLC successfully concluded its nationwide financial literacy programme with a goal of connecting with and promoting responsible financial behavior among existing as well as prospective customers.
Witnessing the participation of enthusiastic, aspiring invitees in 13 regions across the Island Nation, from entrepreneurs, small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), and influential community members to local authority figures and interested parties, these interactive programmes tapped into an array of topics that set an essential basis for managing lifelong financial aspects in life.
The initiative, comprising 13 structured financial literacy programmes, was meticulously organized by Siyapatha Finance Senior Regional Managers and Regional Managers with the support of branch officers to address current challenges and trends.
Aligned with the Financial Consumer Protection Regulations (Gazette No. 2344) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the initiative is a reflection of Siyapatha Finance’s vision to support and sustain financial inclusion, women empowerment, poverty alleviation, and the transition of the non-banking segment to the formal financial system.
Each programme commenced by touching upon the fundamentals of financial literacy, explaining the importance of personal money management and informed financial decision-making as well as different investment tools such as leasing, gold loans, factoring, and green finance available in the market.
Participants were further enlightened on concepts such as “Samajeevikathawa” – the concept of “living within means”, ethical financial behaviour, and its broader community impact – and anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism as a measure to raise awareness on the realities of selecting licensed, reputable, and secure financial institutions in reaching their aspirations.
Following a fruitful learning session, a special segment consisting of a question and answer session, customer success stories, Siyapatha Finance’s milestones was carried out, providing a unique opportunity for participants to network and share snippets of their journeys.
Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest fully owned subsidiary of the Sampath Bank Group, boasts an islandwide network of branches ensuring its customers are provided with the best-in-service delivery standards. The company has secured a National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook by Fitch Ratings, reflecting solid financial standing and promising growth trajectory. Over the past 20 years, the Siyapatha Finance PLC has contributed to the development of small and medium entrepreneurial efforts as well as the fulfillment of individual financial needs across the island.
