First Capital opened its doors at its Head Office at Deal Place, Colombo 02, inviting women from surrounding offices and universities within the vicinity to participate in an informal afternoon of conversation, guidance and confidence building.
World Thrift Day has traditionally focused on saving. Why is it important to broaden the conversation around thrift today?
How has inflation changed the way people should think about simply keeping money aside?
Does this mean people should move from saving to investing?
Sri Lanka has more than one million registered stock market accounts, yet active participation remains a fraction of the population. What does this suggest?
What role should financial literacy play in this transition from saving to investing?
How can banks and capital markets contribute together to this broader financial journey?
How is First Capital working to make investing more accessible?
What would you say to someone who has always saved but has never invested?
What should the next chapter of thrift look like for Sri Lankans?