SHRINI K SENAVIRATHNA
COLOMBO : The Australian Association of Independent Financial Professionals (AIOFP) has introduced several valuable educational programmes to promote financial literacy and professional development in Sri Lanka.
These programmes include Personal Financial Planning, Pension and Taxation, Risk and Insurance, Ethics and Standards, and Complex Financial Advice (I) and (II). Individuals from any professional or educational background who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in the financial sector are eligible to apply for these programmes.
Recently, an introductory programme was held at the GAP HQ Auditorium, No. 07, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo, with the objective of introducing the Australian Association of Independent Financial Professionals to Sri Lanka and expanding access to financial education. The programme was conducted under the leadership of Mr. Peter Johnston, Chief Executive Director of the AIOFP.
Mr. Austin Fernando and Professor Ranjith Dissanayake were among the distinguished participants at the event. They delivered valuable lectures on financial conditions, financial education, and entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of financial awareness and professional knowledge in promoting economic development.
Special appreciation should be extended to Professor Sarath Delpachitra , Chairman of AIOFP for his valuable efforts in facilitating this important initiative and bringing this opportunity to Sri Lanka. The event was attended by a diverse group of individuals representing various professional fields, reflecting the growing interest in financial education and professional development.
As part of this initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Australian Association of Independent Financial Professionals (AIOFP) and the relevant Sri Lankan party to support cooperation in promoting financial education and professional development in Sri Lanka.
The collaboration is expected to provide a foundation for further discussions on professional recognition, specialized training, continuing professional development and the potential establishment of an AIOFP sub-chapter in Sri Lanka.
Through these initiatives, the AIOFP seeks to contribute to the development of financial services professionals by expanding access to specialised knowledge, international professional networks and opportunities for career advancement. The initiative also highlights the importance of strengthening financial education and professional standards to support the continued development of Sri Lanka’s financial services sector. AIOFP Subchapter is the third step in Addition to it expansion in Greater China and Vietnam.
