CFA Society Sri Lanka hosts guest lectures at Kelaniya University

CFA Society Sri Lanka, University Outreach committee recently organized a series of guest lectures at the Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya in association with Acuity Knowledge Partners on Financial Modelling and Investment note writing with the objective of enhancing skills and sharing best practices in the global capital market spacewith Sri Lanka’s undergraduate students.

Dinesh Warusavitharana, President of Society Sri Lanka said that this is organized as part of CFA Institute, University Affiliation Program with universities around the world, we seek to promote ethics-based investment education in university degree programs aimed at developing future finance and investment professionals.

NuwanJ ayawardana, Chair, University Outreach Committee, CFA Society Sri Lanka explains that entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that University of Kelaniya curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations.  Through participation in this programme, University of Kelaniyais eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Programme each year and other wide range of support. 

Nethmi Herath, Lecturer, University of Kelaniya whilst thanking CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners said that “CFA designation is globally recognized as the gold standard in the finance industry. Our affiliation with CFA Institute ensures that our students graduate with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of finance, a deep understanding of the importance of ethics and professional standards, and a significant competitive edge in the global job market.”