THE ROLE OF CAPITAL MARKETS IN THE RESURGENCE OF THE SRI LANKAN ECONOMY
Overview
Target audience
- Finance Professionals
- Academics and Researchers
- Students and Early-Career Professionals
Time : 13.00 – 14.30 (IST)
Venue : Auditorium – Student Service Center, FAculty of science, university of Colombo, Sri lanka
Jointly Organizing by
Faculty of Science
Department of Mathematics
University of Colombo
Financial Engineering Alumni Association
University of Colombo
Resilience in Hardships: The Role of Capital Markets in Sri Lankan Economic Growth
Sri Lanka’s future economic stability heavily relies on the strength and development of its Capital Markets. In times of economic hardships, Capital Markets provide crucial mechanisms for funding both government and private sector initiatives, enabling the Country to navigate financial challenges. This segment focuses on how Capital Markets facilitate capital formation to enhance economic efficiency, governance structures and innovation.
Sri Lankan Equity Market: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities
This segment focuses on how Sri Lankan equity market will respond to the momentum of economic recovery, providing opportune time for both domestic and foreign investors. Valuable insights will be shared on, how a well-researched, risk-managed investment strategy will maximize returns in this evolving landscape.
Resourece Persons
Mrs. Bimanee Meepagala
CTCLSA Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd
Bimanee currently serves as the Director / Chief Executive Officer at CTCLSA Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd. She offers a successful background in asset management and has over two decades of experience within the Capital Markets in Sri Lanka. Prior to joining CT CLSA Asset Management, she worked in the capacity of Vice President – Asset Management at NDB Wealth Management Limited; one of the largest private sector fund management companies in Sri Lanka. Bimanee also serves a resource person for educational sessions organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). She is also a visiting lecturer at University of Sri Jayewardenepura for post graduate studies. She holds a Master of Arts in Financial Economics (MAFE) from the University of Colombo and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the same University. She is also a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) FCMA, and a member of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Mr. Niroshan De Silva
Capital Alliance Limited (CAL)
Niroshan currently serves as Assistant Vice President – Research at Capital Alliance Limited (CAL), leveraging his expertise in financial analysis and research. His previous experience includes roles at NDB Securities, ICRA Lanka (a Moody’s affiliated company), and Commercial Bank of Ceylon, where he gained extensive experience in commercial banking and Capital Markets, spanning over a decade. He also serves as a resource person for investor forums organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the USAID. Niroshan is a finance professional with a strong educational background, who holds an MBA in Finance from Cardiff Metropolitan University – UK, a BA (Hons) in Business Administration from London Metropolitan University – UK, and CMA (Australia & NZ).
Contact details
Department of Mathematics
University of Colombo
liyanage@maths.cmb.ac.lk
+94767241657