Pan Asia Bank empowers over 1,000 women for Int’l Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Pan Asia Bank rolled out a series of impactful initiatives focused on empowering women through financial literacy, reaching more than 1,000 women across Sri Lanka. 

Aligned with the theme ‘Empower Women Through Financial Literacy’, the bank partnered with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka and Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to conduct five major knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at strengthening financial awareness and promoting long-term economic security among women. 

The flagship programme was held at the auditorium of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka under the theme ‘She Leads the Future: Sustainable Growth with Purpose’. Hosted by the chamber, the event brought together over 250 participants representing diverse women’s groups, professional networks and industry sectors.

During the session titled ‘Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy’, expert insights were shared by Pan Asia Bank Assistant General Manager Deposit Mobilisation Buddhika Perera and Pan Asia Bank Senior Manager Development Banking and Sustainability Management Christman Fernando. 

The discussion focused on practical financial planning, savings discipline, wealth creation strategies and building long-term financial independence.

Extending the reach of the initiative beyond Colombo, Pan Asia Bank conducted four additional sessions in collaboration with the BOI Sri Lanka at the BOI Zones in Katunayake, Avissawella and Wathupitiwala. These sessions engaged more than 800 women employees working within the industrial zones, offering accessible and actionable financial knowledge tailored to their needs.