DFCC Aloka Financial Literacy Forums empower female entrepreneurs

Financial literacy is a pivotal challenge facing female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Recognising this, DFCC Aloka, a complete financial proposition for women, has extended its support to female entrepreneurs by offering financial support and valuable non-financial benefits. Among these initiatives, the DFCC Aloka Financial Literacy Forums are spreading awareness through enlightening knowledge-sharing sessions across the country, with the most recent events being held in Batticaloa and Badulla. Through initiatives such as these, DFCC Bank provides free business consultation support and knowledge-sharing to transform these inspiring women into success stories that contribute to the nation’s economy.

DFCC Aloka stands out by offering preferential interest rates, concessionary fees, and commissions exclusively to female businesswomen and consumers to encourage and facilitate their participation in the banking sector. A significant portion of female-owned businesses and individual women in Sri Lanka remain unbanked or underbanked, highlighting the crucial need for such initiatives.

Emphasising DFCC Bank’s commitment to women, Aasiri Iddamalgoda, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking and SME, said, “We believe in the power of women in business. Our commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs is unwavering, and we are here to support their financial growth and success’’.