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to Read”. This collaboration aims to empower girls from underprivileged communities by amplifying their access to education through Room to Read’s “Girls’ Education… <div class="readmore-wrapper"><a href="https://firstcapital.lk/2024/06/20/first-capital-empowers-girls-education-for-a-second-year-with-room-to-read/" class="more-link">Read </a></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Building on their commitment to improve the lives of all Sri Lankans through financial solutions, Sri Lanka’s pioneering investment institution, First Capital Holdings PLC, renews its partnership with the non-profit organization “Room to Read”. This collaboration aims to empower girls from underprivileged communities by amplifying their access to education through Room to Read’s “Girls’ Education & Literacy Programme.” Recognizing education as the cornerstone of a just society, and the importance of financial literacy in wealth creation, First Capital champions this initiative through its sponsorship, ensuring girls facing poverty, economic hardship, or unstable home environments have the chance to learn and thrive.</p> <p>Enriching girls’ education and literacy is the unique focus of “Room to Read”. It is a global entity that operates in various countries across Asia and Africa, working in collaboration with local communities, governments, and partner organizations with the goal of improving literacy and gender equality in education.</p> <p>Room to Read Sri Lanka, benefiting from First Capital’s sponsorship, focuses on delivering comprehensive educational programmes that enhance leadership, financial literacy, and self-worth among girls from under-resourced communities. This initiative is designed to promote overall empowerment, helping to create a brighter and more equitable future for these young women.</p> <p>“At First Capital Holdings, we’re thrilled to champion this vital cause again,” declared <strong>Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director/CEO</strong>, with a sense of purpose. “Education isn’t just an obligation, it’s the lifeblood of progress. By investing in our future generations, we’re not just following our sustainability guidelines, we’re actively building a stronger, brighter community for all. Literacy, especially financial literacy, is important for making sound decisions in life. First Capital envisions a future where enhanced financial literacy can improve the lives of all Sri Lankans, and we are committed to helping in this cause however we can.”</p> <p>First Capital continues to lead the way in multiple initiatives promoting social well-being and sustainability. The company strives to exemplify its commitment to responsible business practices through these impactful endeavours, showcasing its dedication to creating a sustainable and inclusive future.</p> <p>With strong emphasis on upholding stability, fostering a competitive advantage, and providing an exceptional customer experience, First Capital focuses on staying true to its “Performance First” ethos. First Capital stands strong with robust fundamentals, dedicated teams, and the support of the Janashakthi Group, allowing it to weather challenging market cycles. The organization is actively expanding its reach and significance by enhancing its digital capabilities, and integrating its operations. These efforts are aimed at transforming client experiences, fostering operational efficiency, and driving overall growth & sustainability.</p> <p>First Capital Holdings PLC operates as a primary dealer, corporate finance advisor, wealth manager and stockbroker. Notably, First Capital has been recognized as the Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking sector by Brand Finance for two consecutive years.</p> <p>With over four decades of expertise in providing capital market solutions, First Capital Holdings PLC is a listed full-service investment institution in Sri Lanka. First Capital Holdings PLC is rated [SL] A with Positive outlook by LRA.</p> <figure id="attachment_15524" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15524" style="width: 443px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-15524" src="https://firstcapital.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/First-Capital-x-Room-to-Read.jpg" alt="" width="443" height="295" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15524" class="wp-caption-text">From left to right: Kyle Dharmasena, Senior Associate – Branding, Research, & Sustainability; Randinith Madanayake – SVP / Head of Marketing; Dilshan Wirasekara – MD/CEO of First Capital Holdings with Shevanthi Jayasuriya- Country Director, Room to Read Sri Lanka and Tharanga Gunawardena- Communications Consultant, Room to Read Sri Lanka.</figcaption></figure> <p><strong>END. </strong></p> <p><em>About First Capital Holdings PLC: </em></p> <p><em>First Capital, the pioneering investment institution and non-bank market leader in primary dealing, is an organization that aims to establish itself as a catalyst for growth in capital markets, embodying the ethos of “Performance-First” and with a vision to improve the lives of all Sri Lankans through financial solutions. First Capital Holdings PLC is a member of the Janashakthi Group and operates as a primary dealer, corporate finance advisor, wealth manager and stockbroker. Notably, First Capital has been recognized as the Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking sector by Brand Finance for two consecutive years.</em></p> <p><em>With over four decades of expertise in providing capital market solutions, First Capital Holdings PLC is a listed full-service investment institution in Sri Lanka. First Capital Holdings PLC is rated [SL] A with Positive outlook by LRA.</em></p> <p><em>The Board of Directors of First Capital Holdings PLC comprises Nishan Fernando (Chairman), Manjula Mathews (Deputy Chairperson), Dilshan Wirasekara (Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer), Ramesh Schaffter, Chandana de Silva, and Kuda Banda Herath.</em></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>FIRST CAPITAL REPORTS A STRONG PERFORMANCE DESPITE MACRO ECONOMIC CHALLENGES</title> <link>https://firstcapital.lk/2023/02/15/first-capital-reports-a-strong-performance-despite-macro-economic-challenges/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marketing]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:26:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Press]]></category> <category><![CDATA[advice on investments in sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asset manager sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b2b sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[best buying stocks sri lanka]]></category> 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Lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[valuations in sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[valuations sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wealth Management Sri Lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wealth manager sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is central bank sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is corporate finance sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is investment banking sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is securities and exchange commission of sri lanka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is unit trust sri lanka]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://firstcapital.lk/?p=11223</guid> <description><![CDATA[Colombo 15 February 2023 – First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) recorded a Profit after Tax of Rs. 1.66Bn for the nine months ended 31st December 2022 compared to Loss after Tax of Rs. 68Mn in the corresponding period of the previous year. The Primary Dealer division reported a Profit after Tax of Rs. 1.9Bn… <div class="readmore-wrapper"><a href="https://firstcapital.lk/2023/02/15/first-capital-reports-a-strong-performance-despite-macro-economic-challenges/" class="more-link">Read </a></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Colombo 15 February 2023 – First Capital Holdings PLC (<a href="https://firstcapital.lk/our-subsidiaries/">the Group</a>) recorded a <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/first-capital-holdings-interim-financials/">Profit after Tax of Rs. 1.66Bn for the nine months ended 31st December 2022</a> compared to Loss after Tax of Rs. 68Mn in the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> <p>The <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/treasuries/">Primary Dealer</a> division reported a <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/first-capital-treasuries-interim-financials/">Profit after Tax of Rs. 1.9Bn for the nine months ended 31st December 2022</a> (2021/22 – Loss after Tax of Rs. 361Mn). The Results include net interest income of Rs. 2,152Mn and a trading gain on sale of government securities amounting to Rs. 572Mn (2021/22 – Net interest income of Rs. 357Mn and a trading loss of Rs. 809Mn were included).</p> <p>As at 31st December 2022, the Business division’s Held to Maturity portfolio reflected a fair valuation loss of Rs. 1.15Bn which is not accounted for in the provisional financial statements since the amortised cost basis is adopted in valuing the said investment as per the accounting standard on financial instruments (SLFRS 9).</p> <p>The business operates in a challenging business environment due to the prevailing economic conditions. The impact of a potential local debt restructuring is also a continuing concern.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/corporate-finance-advisory/">Corporate Finance</a> and <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/corporate-debt/">Dealing Securities</a> division reported a Loss after Tax of Rs. 364Mn for the nine months ended 31st December 2022 (2021/22 – Profit after Tax of Rs. 47Mn). Fair valuation loss on dealing securities amounting to Rs. 210Mn mainly resulted in the Loss for the period under review.</p> <p>The <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/unit-trusts/">Wealth Management</a> division reported a Profit after Tax of Rs. 22Mn for the nine months ended 31st December 2022 (2021/22 – Rs. 77Mn). The assets under management of the division stood at Rs. 36Bn as of 31st December 2022 (31st March 2022 – Rs. 41.2Bn).</p> <p>The <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/stock-brokering/">Stock Brokering</a> division recorded a Profit after Tax of Rs. 98Mn for the nine months ended 31st December 2022 (2021/22 – Rs. 176Mn).</p> <p>During the reporting period, a credit ratings of “A” with stable outlook was awarded to First Capital Holdings PLC and First Capital Treasuries PLC (subsidiary) by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA).</p> <p>The tragic demise of Dinesh Schaffter who served as First Capital’s Managing Director since 2014 prompted appointments to further strengthen the Board of <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/our-team/">Directors/Senior Management</a>, including the appointment of Manjula Mathews as the Deputy Chairperson and Dilshan Wirasekara as Managing Director/CEO.</p> <p>“Dinesh’s vision and contribution towards the success of First Capital Group as well as the capital markets industry of Sri Lankan are deeply appreciated and we continue to move forward with our “Performance First” mindset to honour his legacy,” said Dilshan Wirasekara – Managing Director / CEO, First Capital Holdings PLC.</p> <p>Backed by the <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/janashakthi-group/">Janashakthi Group</a>, First Capital looks ahead with the vision of improving lives of all Sri Lankans through financial solutions and a mission of leading the way in innovative solutions to manage risk and create wealth. The Company will continue building scale and relevance through an evolving <a href="https://firstcapital.lk/digifirst/">digital platform with enhanced digital capabilities</a>, enabling the business to transform client experiences and drive operational efficiency.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>