First Capital Treasuries recognised globally for outstanding industry leadership and reporting

First Capital Treasuries PLC (FCT), a leading non-bank primary dealer, continues to solidify its status as a financial powerhouse. The company has been recognised with esteemed international awards, highlighting its strong financial performance, exceptional industry expertise, and ability to leverage market dynamics, all while maintaining the highest reporting standards.

FCT recognised as Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Leading Non-Bank Primary Dealer 2024’’

FCT has been recognised by Finance Derivative Magazine as the ‘Most Leading Non-Bank Primary Dealer in Sri Lanka for 2024’, underscoring its market leadership and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes.  This accolade highlights the Primary Dealer division’s outstanding performance in recent times and its skill in seizing market opportunities, even amidst challenging economic conditions.

Finance Derivative Magazine, a Netherlands-based global platform, offers in-depth analyses of the finance and business sectors, covering areas such as trading, banking, wealth management, and financial services, while providing insights into global economic trends. At the Finance Derivative Awards 2024, they have recognised several leading private banks, State banks, and insurance companies for their achievements.

Recognised with two awards at ARC Awards International 2024 for excellence in annual reporting

FCT has also earned recognitions at the prestigious ARC Awards International, which celebrates high standards in annual reporting. 

The company has won the Gold Award for Cover/Home Page in the Primary Dealer category, showcasing its commitment to transparency, effective communication, and visually compelling storytelling. Additionally, FCT received the Silver Award for the PDF version of its annual report, highlighting the company’s dedication to providing stakeholders with clear, accessible, and top-tier financial reporting through modern digital mediums. 

The ARC Awards International is a global competition that recognises excellence in annual reports, with winners selected by a panel of industry experts based on clarity, design, and overall effectiveness. Organised by MerComm, Inc. — the world’s only independent awards organisation — MerComm is dedicated to celebrating excellence in the field of communications. Established with the mission to set and uphold high standards across various communication disciplines, MerComm plays a pivotal role in recognising outstanding achievements by professionals and organisations worldwide.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised with these prestigious international awards for the first time in our company’s history,” said Chief Executive Officer Sachith Perera. “Our commitment to performance excellence, coupled with our ability to navigate challenging economic conditions, has enabled us to deliver exceptional results and be recognised as industry leaders. This momentum is something we will continue to build on. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the entire FCT team for their dedication, hard work, and for maintaining the highest standards of reporting.”