CFA Society Sri Lanka is proud to announce the launch of the Ravi Abeysuriya Memorial Award for Best Stock Brokering Research Team, unveiled at the 2024 Capital Market Awards. This award pays tribute to the indelible legacy of Ravi Abeysuriya, CFA, a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.
Ravi Abeysuriya, the first CFA charterholder in Sri Lanka since 1995, played a pivotal role in the formation of CFA Society Sri Lanka in 2001. Under his leadership as the founding President, the society began with just 16 members and has since grown to support nearly 300 members and over 400 candidates, with more than 1000 CFA charterholders from Sri Lanka taking up influential positions globally.
Throughout his illustrious career, Ravi was a tireless advocate for financial literacy in Sri Lanka. He co-authored “Financial Literacy to Achieve Your Financial Wellbeing,” a landmark publication by CFA Society Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. His frequent appearances on business TV programs and public forums made financial education accessible to the general public. He was also known for his outspoken stance against unethical practices, such as pyramid schemes, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to integrity in finance.
Ravi’s contributions extended beyond national boundaries as he served as a goodwill ambassador between CFA Society Sri Lanka and the CFA Institute, USA. His efforts to maintain a continuous dialogue and nurture this relationship earned him high regard within the global CFA community. In recognition of his lifelong dedication, Ravi was honored with the inaugural ‘Lifetime Achievement Award laureate’ by the CFA Institute in 2017.
“Ravi was a special individual who possessed a large heart, immense passion, and a high level of commitment. He was a mentor to many young professionals and a steadfast advocate for the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the financial industry,” said Rachini Rajapaksa, CFA, Past President of CFA Society Sri Lanka.
In remembrance of his remarkable contributions, CFA Society Sri Lanka unveiled Ravi’s portrait in its local office last year. The renaming of the gold award as the Ravi Abeysuriya Memorial Award for Best Stock Brokering Research Team at the 2024 Capital Market Awards stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. This honor symbolizes the society’s gratitude and reverence for Ravi’s larger-than-life impact on the industry.
CFA Society Sri Lanka invites all members, partners, and stakeholders to join in celebrating Ravi Abeysuriya’s legacy through this prestigious award. His dedication, passion, and ethical standards will continue to inspire and guide future generations of finance professionals in Sri Lanka and beyond.