CFA Society Sri Lanka holds Charter Award Ceremony and Annual Oration 

New CFA charter holders with Chief Guest SEC Chairman Viraj Dayaratne PC, Guest of Honor CSE Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara, and Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka Managing Director Investment Research and Country Head Chanakya Dissanayake CFA, with the Society President and members of the Board

Sri Lanka Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Viraj Dayaratne PC as the Chief Guest presents a token to a new CFA charterholder

CFA Society Sri Lanka President Dinesh Warusavitharana presents the Charter certificate and token to a new CFA charter holder

Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka MD Investment Research and Country Head CFA Chanakya Dissanayake speaking at the event

CFA Society Sri Lanka recognised 52 individuals who successfully completed the CFA program at its Charter Awards Ceremony and Annual Oration 2022 which was held at Hilton Colombo Residences recently. 

The occasion was graced by Sri Lanka Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Viraj Dayaratne PC as the Chief Guest, Colombo Stock Exchange Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara as the Guest of Honour while Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka Managing Director Investment Research and Country Head CFA Chanakya Dissanayake delivered the oration. 

The CFA designation is awarded by CFA Institute to those who have completed the CFA program, which is the highest distinction and the gold standard in the investment industry. The CFA charter is a globally recognised qualification and is held by over 190,000 professionals worldwide in 164 markets.

The CFA Program provides a strong foundation of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills. The course of study is organised into three levels and each level requires passing a five-hour fifteen-minute exam. The program curriculum increases in complexity as you move through the three levels: The CFA Program bridges current practice, investment theory, and ethical and professional standards in shaping candidates to do investment analysis and portfolio management. 

CFA Society Sri Lanka President Dinesh Warusavitharana, CFA, congratulated the new batch of Charter holders and passed finalists, for the success achieved during an especially challenging period. He added that the completion of the CFA examination is the beginning of a very interesting and fulfilling journey, where you are at liberty to chart your own journey. Traditionally, CFA charter holders have largely worked in the investment management industry, but today we have CFA charter holders working across many different industries in varied roles.

Sri Lanka Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Viraj Dayaratne PC addressing the new charter holders emphasised the importance of corporate ethics and added: “I have no doubt that both the CFA Society’s and the CFA Institute’s commitment towards professional ethics would guide you in the right direction.’’  Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka Managing Director Investment Research and Country Head CFA Chanakya Dissanayake congratulated the new Candidates who demonstrated an ability to compartmentalise and maintain their focus their ability and successfully complete the CFA program amidst numerous challenges and disruptions which took place.  Chanakya drew on his experience in capital markets to highlight to the new charter holders on the learning opportunities presented by crisis situations. 

He advised those who are pursuing a career in financial markets to have an attitude of “Polite scepticism” of the received wisdom and the importance of using comparative data and critical thinking.