SLIM holds inauguration for first CIM intake of 2018

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the renowned National Marketing body and premier Institute for Marketing education in Sri Lanka, is dedicated to constantly furthering the boundaries of Marketing philosophy in the country.

How to invest in a bull market

Understanding bull markets is a key to the success of any investor. This article is going to explain what a bull market is and offer some tips when investing in a bull market. It will also cover several investment strategies that are used by investors to adjust security holding positions during these periods.

Some salient features of proposed Securities Exchange Act

In the early part of this year, the legislature will consider the promulgation of the new Securities Exchange Act, which will provide the legal framework for the regulation and supervision of the capital market.

AIA Sri Lanka inaugurates Executive Development Programme for Sales Managers

AIA Sri Lanka Academy is proud to announce the inauguration of ‘The Executive Development Programme’ (EDP) at the Post-Graduate Institute of Management (PIM).

Nestle signs MoU with Kelaniya University for youth recruitment initiative

Nestle has signed a MoU with the University of Kelaniya’s Department of Marketing Management. The company has come on board as strategic partner for the University’s ‘Certified Professional Marketing Graduate (CPMG)’ programme, which offers high performing students an additional professional qualification in marketing on top of their degree.

Union Assurance acknowledged at prestigious SLITAD Awards 2017

Union Assurance is one of Sri Lanka’s largest providers of life insurance solutions in the country backed by the strength and stability of one of Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerates - John Keells  Holdings PLC.

Toyota Lanka crowns stars at annual Staff Convention and Appreciation Night 2017

Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, the National Distributor for Toyota and Hino vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently held its Annual Staff Convention and Appreciation Night to recognise the outstanding performers of 2017.

next Sourcing Long Service Awards 2017 recognises key team members

next Sourcing, a wholly owned subsidiary of the retail clothing and accessory giant next PLC - UK, celebrated its Long Service Awards 2017 at the Park Street Mews Colombo recently.

How could beginners make money in stock market?

There are things to overcome when it comes to the stock market, especially if you are new to the financial market.

Ravi Abeysuriya appointed to HNB Insurance board

Ravi Abeysuriya has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of HNB Insurance PLC with effect from January 1, 2018, subject to the approval of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka.

State Bank of India joins LankaPay Common ATM Network

In light of its current expansion strategy, State Bank of India (SBI) Sri Lanka branch recently joined LankaPay Common ATM Network taking a leap towards enhancing customer convenience.  

CIM Sri Lanka to hold first Talking Point programme for the year

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka (CIM Sri Lanka) will be hosting its first Talking Point programme for this year under the theme ‘Ten emerging trends that will shape business in 2018’, on January 29, 2018, at Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences, from 6:00 p.m. onwards. 

Tata Group awards India communications mandate to Adfactors PR

Mumbai-based salt-to-software conglomerate, the US $ 100 billion Tata group, has awarded the mandate to manage its public relations and communications requirements across India to Adfactors PR, India’s largest public relations firm. Adfactors PR Lanka is a fully-owned subsidiary of Adfactors PR.

Interbrand announces new Global Chief Executive Officer

Interbrand, the world’s largest and most influential brand consultancy, has announced Charles Trevail as its new global Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2018. 

Talent wins league games but teamwork and smart intelligence win final championship

The higher management of your company appoints you to lead the project team. You will be working on different projects depending on the circumstance. For example, your team could be at a trade show one day developing sales leads and be back at work the next day working on a new product introdu

CIM Sri Lanka appoints new board for 2018

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka recognised as the first international branch of CIM UK, comprising the largest number of professional and student members outside the UK recently appointed its new board for the year 2018.

Benchmark Innovation gains global and local recognition

The homegrown advertising agency Benchmark Innovation showed off its creative prowess on the local and international arena this week when it was honoured with a total of five awards for creative effectiveness.

MullenLowe, Quantum to reveal top 10 consumer trends for 2018

Leading integrated communications agency MullenLowe Sri Lanka and premier consumer behaviour specialists company Quantum Consumer Services are set to present a list of key consumer trends that marketers should look out for in 2018 at the CIM ‘Talking Point’ forum to be held on January 29th at the Hilton Colombo Residences (JAIC Hilton).

CA Sri Lanka scholarships for high achievers at 2017 GCE A/Ls

The top three achievers in the commerce stream at the 2017 GCE Advanced Level exam were recently awarded with scholarships from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) to kick start their professional journey as globally sought after Chartered Accountants.

Empowering private sector with talented workforce

An economy is driven by both the public and private sectors, duties of which are clearly defined in economics, in order that economic growth can be further accelerated. The public sector sets the ground, so that the private sector can play efficiently and score. 

A team with shared values creates a proactive workforce

Why should the members of your team get out of bed on a heavy rainy morning and trudge through deep overflowing water to come to work? If your answer is a simplistic ‘because they’re getting paid to do a job’, you probably don’t appreciate the importance of having a clear and compelling team purpose.

Stock market indicates positive trends

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the country’s only capital market, can be considered a barometer of the economy, as it is economically sensitive and quick to respond. 

Contrarian investing is a rational approach to investing

Last week’s article discussed the global stock market trends for 2018 and introduced contrarian investing as a suitable approach towards maximizing returns. Thus, this article will unfold the basic philosophy of contrarian investing.

MTD Walkers wins Gold at People’s Development Awards

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated infrastructure and engineering solutions provider MTD Walkers PLC won the Gold award in the Construction Sector at the recently concluded SLITAD People’s Development Awards 2017.

PIM Alumni holds strategic business insights workshop

The Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni Association (PIMA), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, successfully concluded ‘Learning Beyond MBA: A Special Workshop on Strategic Business Insights’ recently, at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

National Chamber to hold ‘How to make people want to work for you’ seminar

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) in collaboration with The HR Consortium (Pvt.) Ltd and Second Curve (Pvt.) Ltd will hold a half-day seminar on ‘How to make people want to work for you’, on Thursday, January 18, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the National Chamber auditorium, No: 450, D R Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10. 

High-performing teams consist only of those who never lose sight of their goals

Any commercial organisation is, by definition, a collection or teams of people who work together to achieve a purpose, often expressed as the organisation’s goals, objectives or targets.

BBDO Lanka celebrates three big awards in 2017

BBDO Lanka celebrated its three big wins, and the season, under the theme ‘Just Clap’ at the Gregory’s Room, Taj Samudra on December 15th.

Three prestigious wins for team CDB at NASCO Awards

The NASCO Awards held annually to recognise and reward sales leadership organised by the apex national marketing body in the country, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing saw its timely theme of ‘Prepare to take charge’ fittingly crown members of one of the country’s most dedicated, committed and proven  sales teams.

Airtel bags Silver at SLITAD People Development Awards

Airtel Lanka walked away with a Silver award at the People Development Awards 2017 organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD). The award recognises public and private sector organisations from Sri Lanka’s corporate world that excel in the field of training and best practices across human resource development (HRD).