Highlights from the 2nd South Asia Finance Sector Unions Council Conference

Colombo, Sri Lanka – July 9, 2025

A Growing Movement of Solidarity

 The beautiful city of Colombo, Sri Lanka, played host to a landmark event on July 9, 2025: the 2nd South Asia Finance Sector Unions Council (SAFSUC) Conference. Bringing together union leaders, finance professionals, and social advocates from across the region, the conference's theme, "Finance with a Social Focus: Driving Sustainable Development in South Asia," set a clear agenda for the future. Over a full day of insightful discussions, the conference reflected on the critical role of finance unions in a rapidly changing world, celebrating past achievements, tackling modern challenges, and charting a new, more united course forward.

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Digital Disruptions and Climate Change Impact on Insurance Industry in Asia & Pacific

5th UNI Apro Insurance Unions Network Meeting

8th July 2025 | Colombo, Sri Lanka

Welcome and Opening Remarks

The 5th UNI Apro Insurance Unions Network Meeting, held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 8, 2025, brought together key figures to discuss the future of the insurance industry. The event aimed to address the critical challenges facing the sector and foster stronger solidarity among unions.

The meeting commenced with a warm welcome and insightful opening remarks from key figures, setting the stage for crucial discussions on the future of the insurance industry. Mr. Jayasri Priyalal, Regional Director of UNI Apro Finance Sector, extended a welcoming address to all participants, noting the significance of the meeting, held after a considerable gap, describing it as taking place "at a very critical stage" for deliberating the relevant and challenging issues facing the insurance industry.

Mr. Jayasri Priyalal, Regional Director, UNI Apro Finance Sector

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The 6th UNI Apro Regional Conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand from the 20th to the 22nd of November, It was an honor to participate in such a significant event that brought together unions and professionals from around the world.

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