CFA Society SL to hold Capital Market Awards in June

The much-awaited annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards will be held for the 11th year on June 18, 2024, at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. 

Today, it is among the most sought-after accolades that recognises and rewards excellence in the local capital markets.

The investment research industry is at the centre stage of the event, with CFA Society Sri Lanka awarding the top talent in the industry, including the best research report, best sector report and best research team. 
Collectively, these awards take into consideration fundamental analysis capabilities, supportive valuations, the reflection of current macro and company trends and the consistency of coverage by the research houses. 
Buddhika Fernando, CFA – Chair of the Judging Committees for the Best Equity Report and Sector Research Report Awards – observed, “Research analysts must be considered long-term investments and research houses should manage remuneration better and invest in training and upskilling, thus communicating to analysts that they are valued and that there is room for career progression.” 

Since its inception in 2012, the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards has continued to define some of the key standards for the research industry, with judging criteria that have evolved over time to match global industry standards. 
The event also recognises IR teams that interactively communicate with the investor community and encourages best practices in IR that are supportive of informed and efficient capital markets. 
Additionally, the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka is a testament to CFA Institute’s commitment to upskilling university students at an early stage as financial analysts. 
In 2024, the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka drew in participants from 20 universities consisting of nearly 100 students across the country, competing to enter the final global challenge organised by CFA Institute.