The CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced that its signature event, the annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards, now in its 12th year, is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, at ‘Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams’.
With a firm purpose of recognizing and rewarding excellence in the local capital markets, the coveted CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards stand among the most sought-after investment industry accolades today.
Commenting on significance of the awards, Rashmi Peiris-Paranavitane, CFA, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, says: “The CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is the most anticipated event in the capital markets industry, and is aligned with the CFA Institute’s role in advancing the capital markets – promoting ethical investing, transparency, and financial excellence. The awards also encourage responsible investing and good governance.”
She further notes that “the significance of the awards is underscored by its recognition of outstanding contributions, thereby fostering a culture of excellence. Moreover, the awards encourage future market leaders, inspiring professionals to uphold high standards and driving innovation.”
Aruna Alwis, CEO of CFA Society Sri Lanka, emphasizes the magnitude of the awards: “A flagship event in the CFA calendar, the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards brings together regulators, stockbrokers, analysts, CFA charterholders, and senior management of listed companies; all pivotal cogs in capital markets.”
He asserts that the event “helps improve the standards of investment research in the country and promotes global best practices – furthering the Society’s overarching mission ‘to lead the finance and investment profession in Sri Lanka by introducing and promoting global best practices in ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.’ He adds, “I take this opportunity to wish all applicants the very best.”
Eneeshya Perera, CFA, Project Chairperson of the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards 2025, highlights that “CFA Society Sri Lanka continues to play an integral part in developing our capital markets to stay relevant, globally.”
She continues: “Financial professionals impact market development, with their work driving economic growth and investment confidence. Furthermore, participants of the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards are expected to be aware of emerging trends such as digital finance, sustainable investing, and regulatory changes. The awards also ensure fair, transparent, and resilient markets as the participants are held to these standards.”
Awards are to be presented under the categories of Best Equity Research Team, Best Equity Research Report, Best Sector Report, Best Investor Relations Team and Best Unit Trust Team, along with the Best Sustainability Reporting Award, with awards for Gold, Silver and Bronze in each category respectively.
As in previous years, the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards will be judged by a distinguished panel comprising CFA charterholders as well as industry experts.
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials with more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across 160 markets. Founded in 2001, CFA Society Sri Lanka is a not-for-profit organization supporting the professional development and advancement of CFA charterholders and candidates in Sri Lanka. Its membership of over 250 members consists of CEOs, CFOs, portfolio managers, equity analysts, banking professionals, investment advisors and other senior-ranking financial practitioners and over 300 candidates, primarily from the financial sector.
