First Capital holdings conducts Investor Awareness Forum in Kandy

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Colombo, 28th August 2014: An Investor Awareness Forum for regionally-based cooperative societies and entrepreneurs in Kandy and Kurunegala was organised by First Capital Holdings recently. The knowledge sharing session, which was held in Kandy, highlighted key developments and trends in the financial market while equipping investors with pivotal information pertaining to future investment decisions. The audience was taken through the gamut of investment options available for potential investors and the process of creating, protecting and maximising their money through secure investment instruments. A panel of speakers stressed the importance of taking a structured approach when analysing financial objectives and mapping out investment strategies and goals and expanded on the various types of Unit Trusts and its operating mechanisms.

Further, the benefits of having the expertise of a Fund Manager attuned to the current investment environment and its variables, while interacting regularly with the market, were drawn out. The audience was also taken through the intricacies of the stock market and its past and present economic fluctuations. Also speaking to the audience, Lanka Rating Agency CEO Adrian Perera differentiated between market rating and credit rating and advised the audience on some rudimentary pitfalls to avoid when formulating investment decisions. “This is a rare opportunity for us as awareness programmes of this nature are unusual in this part of the island. We gained a large amount of information about the workings of the stock exchange,” said Prabath Chandana from Sanasa – Polgahawela, a participant at the event, adding that it would benefit them greatly in all future financial decisions. The interactive forum encouraged participation and queries by the audience in order to demystify the workings of key investment tools and build awareness about the current market. “It is imperative that investors are armed with accurate and clear knowledge to keep up with the dynamic nature of the financial market and we take a hands-on approach in making sure that they remain ahead of the curve. Building sustainable and mutually rewarding relationships is at the crux of all our activities,” said Dilshan Wirasekara, Deputy CEO of First Capital Holdings.

First Capital Holdings has previously held knowledge sharing sessions in Matara and has a network of branches spanning Matara, Negombo, Kandy and Kurunegala, for the convenience of its growing clientele. The company possesses over 30 years’ experience in financial services, is equipped with strong group research units and professionally qualified staff to extend their expertise and customize investment solutions in accordance with individual client’s and corporates’ needs. First Capital Holdings remains firmly committed to stringent corporate governance practices and combines innovation and efficiency to raise the bar for its level of service.