NDB Bank recently formed a strategic alliance with the Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM) Professional Women's Chapter, marking a pivotal move to empower women entrepreneurs through targeted initiatives.
The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM), with over 3000 members, stands as a recognised entity dedicated to managerial excellence. NDB's collaboration with CPM aligns with the bank's commitment to fostering the empowerment of women.
NDB Bank, known for its strategic prowess, has identified specific initiatives within the CPM collaboration to amplify its impact. The first initiative centres on nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets among young women in grades 10 to 13, a stride that resonates with NDB's commitment to fostering women empowerment and innovation.
Additionally, NDB Bank endorses the Career Coaching Forum and Mentoring Programme, providing CPM members with valuable guidance and professional development, underscoring the bank's dedication to enhancing leadership skills and promoting mentorship.
Furthermore, NDB Bank extends support to CPM's Workshop Series on Parenting and Digital Space, addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities in the digital age. Additionally, NDB Bank's sponsorship of CPM Professional Women's Chapter initiatives presents a strategic opportunity for the NDB Araliya proposition to gain enhanced visibility, reaching a diverse and engaged audience.
The collaboration extends beyond traditional sponsorship, with CPM open to creating tailored collaborations, including special credit or debit card schemes and offers in collaboration with NDB Bank.
In essence, NDB Bank's collaboration with CPM Professional Women's Chapter Initiatives strategically positions the bank to empower women entrepreneurs and enhance its visibility in the management community. This alliance aligns with NDB's commitment to driving positive change in the professional landscape.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. The Bank was recently named the Retail Bank of the Year (Sri Lanka) at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2023 and the Best Corporate Bank 2023 by Asiamoney and also emerged as the Most Awarded Corporate in Sri Lanka in 2022 for the second consecutive year, as per the annual rankings of Sri Lankan publication LMD. The Bank was adjudged the Best Bank in Sri Lanka 2022 by Global Finance USA and Euromoney in their annual best bank awards programmes. Additionally, The Bank was named one of the "Top 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka 2022" by Great Place To Work, USA. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.