CFA Charter – The Key to Unlocking Global Career Success

CFA Society Sri Lanka recently hosted an inspiring fireside chat and networking event titled “The CFA Program Advantage: Pathways to Career Excellence.” The event focused on the immense value that the CFA qualification provides to finance professionals and its role as a powerful career accelerator. Aruna Perera, CFA, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, delivered […]

Advocata Institute Congratulates New President; Offers Expertise in Research and Policy Support

The Advocata Institute extends its heartfelt congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. In a message addressed to the President, Murtaza Jafferjee, Chairman of the Advocata Institute, and Dhananath Fernando, Chief Executive Officer, acknowledged the trust and confidence placed in President […]

Central Bank of Sri Lanka Discontinues Pension Payments for Governors

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced a significant change in its pension policy for former Governors, effective from September 11, 2024. Under the revised rules, any Governor appointed after January 1, 1998, will no longer be eligible for pension payments. This move comes as part of a broader reform under the CBSL […]

CA Sri Lanka signs MOU with University of Ruhuna

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the University of Ruhuna signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently aimed at enhancing seamless collaborative efforts for professional education of university students.  The primary objective of this MOU is to improve collaborations between CA Sri Lanka and the University of Ruhuna to allow […]

CCC and FCCISL Extend Congratulations to the New President

Ceylon Chamber Congratulates New President The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected the 9th President of Sri Lanka. We call for all parties to continue to respect the outcome of the election in a peaceful manner without disturbing the normalcy of the public, demonstrating our respect towards […]

Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

A high-level delegation from Mirai Consulting Group, Japan, recently visited Sri Lanka to explore potential investment opportunities in various sectors. The delegation, led by Okada Atsushi, COO of Mirai Consulting Group, met with the EDB Chairman at the EDB headquarters. The purpose of the visit was to identify industries that aligned with the investment interests […]

EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for ESG Factors

Export Development Board (EDB) and KPMG Sri Lanka jointly organized a knowledge-sharing session on the new European Union (EU) regulations concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on 11th September 2024. The session took place at the auditorium of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), with around 200  Sri Lankan export companies. The European Union […]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches online authentication service for birth, marriage & death certificates

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched online authentication process for birth, marriage and death certificates, in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department at a ceremony held on September 2, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  With the new online process, Sri Lankan citizens can apply for the authentication of their birth, marriage, and death certificates through the […]

The Colombo Plans Maritime Advisory Programme Completing One Year

Founded in 1951, The Colombo Plan is a regional inter-governmental organisation consisting of 28 member countries and operating on the partnership concept of self-help and mutual help to enhance human capital development and south-south cooperation. Celebrating 73 years of steadfast commitment to impactful endeavours, The Colombo Plan today implements capacity-building programmes in over 80 countries […]

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