NDB educates clients in Pettah:
Creating awareness on identifying counterfeit currency
NDB pioneered a novel training programme to educate clients and
potential clients in and around the Pettah area on safeguarding oneself
against the ruses of counterfeit currency.
The three phase training programme was attended by over 60
participants. Clients and prospective clients of the branch as well as
corporate and businessmen in the area were among the participants that
benefitted from the programme.
NDB Pettah branch initiated the training programme, having identified
that many clients visiting the branch for deposits encountered
difficulties due to counterfeit currency.
The programme which was the first of its kind to be conducted in the
market, was aimed at safeguarding such clients from the law by making
them aware on methods of identifying counterfeit currency to avoid
falling prey to fraudulent ploys.
The training programmes were facilitated by officials of the
Counterfeit Currency Bureau (CCB) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL),
who readily supported the initiative. The three sessions of the
programme, covered topics such as security features embedded on a
currency note, how to identify counterfeits, legal implications of
having counterfeits in possession, etc. along with practical examples
and real-life experiences.
The overwhelming response of the participants, especially corporates
that nominated more than one representative from the organization to
attend, bear witness to the applicability and significance of the
initiative. Thus, NDB plans to extend the programme to more cities in
and around Colombo in partnership with the CBSL, CCB as well as the
Crime Investigation Bureau (CID).
NDB is one of the fastest growing banks in the country with NDB Group
having regional operations in Maldives and Bangladesh. The Bank offers,
a wide range of commercial banking services through its growing
island-wide branch network, catering to an increasing customer base from
all walks of life.
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