CFA Society Sri Lanka, University Outreach committee recently organized a guest lecture at the Department of Business Finance, University of Peradeniya in association with Acuity Knowledge Partners on “Debt Security Market in Sri Lanka” with an objective of tapping into global expertise to enhancing real world knowledge and implications in debt securities and markets.
Dinesh Warusavitharana, President of Society Sri Lanka said that this is organized as part of CFA Institute, University Affiliation Program with universities around the world, we seek to promote ethics-based investment education in university degree programs aimed at developing future finance and investment professionals.
Nuwan Jayawardana, Chair, University Outreach Committee, CFA Society Sri Lanka views the UoP’s engagement with CFA Society Sri Lanka to bring subject matter experts to deliver guest lectures as a reflection of the institute’s commitment to providing the best learning experience to its students. By collaborating with CFA Society Sri Lanka, universities will have access to highly skilled pool of capital market experts who can be called upon to deliver guest lectures, be panelist for conferences and act as consultants to curriculum review committees. I also take the opportunity to thank our resource personnel, Kasun Thanthrimudelige, CFA, Assistant Director at Acuity Knowledge Partners, and Ashika Mendis, Delivery Manager at Acuity Knowledge Partners, for the delivery of an insightful guest lecture.
Mrs. S. Kodithuwakku, Head/ Department of Business Finance, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya note that “In the finance industry, the CFA designation is often regarded as the gold standard. Our partnership with CFA Institute assures that our students graduate with a strong foundation in finance theory and practice, a strong grasp of the importance of ethics and professional standards, and a considerable competitive advantage in the global job market.”
Uwin Ariyarathna, Lecturer (Probationary), University of Peradeniya whilst thanking CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners said that “The affiliation with CFA Society Sri Lanka provides our Department a valuable opportunity to fine-tune the theoretical knowledge in Finance with the help of CFA charterholders and industry practitioners, this is immensely helpful for our undergraduates to graduate with up to date knowledge and to have a competitive edge in the Finance job market. I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to the CFA Society Sri Lanka, University Outreach committee for organizing such events.”