HNB PLC launched Education Loans for Sri Lankan students of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA).
The new facility will provide low interest loans for CIMA students, providing each with the opportunity to obtain the CGMA professional qualification.
“Professional education is going to play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s economic revival. By attracting and developing their skills and technical expertise, this next generation of game changing CIMA students will help to build greater financial discipline, and support enterprises of every size to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape.
HNB Deputy General Manager – Wholesale Banking Group, Damith Pallewatte said, “As the immediate past Chair of CIMA/AICPA South Asia Area Committee and a member of both MESANA Regional Advisory Panel and Regional Engagement Group, I have direct experience of the value that these qualifications enable. HNB is therefore proud to partner in the progress of each of these students, as they join one of the world’s largest professional networks and work to integrate global best practices locally. Moving forward, we are committed to ensuring that our partnership with CIMA Sri Lanka continuous to grow from strength to strength.”
HNB Assistant General Manager – Personal Financial Services, Kanchana Karunagama said: “As a private sector bank with the largest retail footprint, we have been continuously engaging with our customers to understand how to offer the bestsupport during this challenging period in the Sri Lankan economy.
“One of our top priorities has been to ensure that our young Sri Lankans whoare determined to develop their knowledge and professional capabilities do not have to put their aspirations on hold due to financial constraints. Our collaboration with AICPA® & CIMA® ensures seamless and trouble-free transition towards global education. This initiative is intended to support students, encouraging them to pursue their professional higher studies with enthusiasm and confidence,” he said.
Students will reap the benefits of the initiative via, low interest education loans tailor-made to ensure their journey to success is funded successfully. These will be applicable for the CGMA Professional Qualification done in the traditional way – subject by subject or level by level and also the digital route via the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP).
