Capital Markets Conference on 23 Feb

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The fourth Capital Markets Conference 2016 (CAPM) organised by UTO EduCosult is scheduled to be held on 23 February, at the Liberty Ballroom, Ramada Colombo Hotel.

The year 2015 will surely go down in the annals of recent Sri Lankan history as one which witnessed significant changes on several fronts. The catalyst for change was the Presidential election, followed closely by the General Election, causing a paradigm shift in the overall business environment. The changes also had ramifications on the Capital Markets. This was not just in the general economic climate but also by specific events. For instance, the recent budget proposal encompassed the introduction of new Capital Market Products, such as REITs and Sukuks.

However, the formal launch of the Megapolis is arguably the key event that is generating a heightened level of excitement and the financial markets await its formal implementation with bated breath.

Following successful events held in the past three years, the fourth annual instalment of the CAPM is expected to witness several distinguished personnel from what broadly constitutes the capital market industry in Sri Lanka. This event has fast become an integral feature of the calendar of events pertaining to the financial sector, encapsulating the various sectors of the Capital Markets industry at a single forum.

The fourth CAPM organised in conjunction with KPMG as the Key Knowledge Partner is expected to witness CEOs of various financial institutions (banks, investment banks, finance companies, stockbroking firms, real estate companies et al), Senior Partners of law and accounting firms, as well as regulators participating in various panel discussions on the significant changes and developments taking place in the Capital Markets Industry.

The formal launch of the Megapolis and its potential impact on the market, with special emphasis on Capital markets, will take centre stage. This will be followed by discussions on a wide range of topics, some of which were introduced in the recent budget proposals. REITs, Sukuks are just two of the budget proposal that would be analysed in detail. Detailed presentations and panel discussions on taxation in the context of capital markets will also feature, whilst the malaise of the stock market will also be a topic of discussion.

The underlying reasons for the boom in Real Estate prices, possibly fuelled by the launch of the Megapolis, would also witness some of the active players in the market engaging one another in heated debate. The importance of education in financial markets would also be an area of discussion, with professionals from a wide spectrum of industries being involved in this annual event.

For more details please contact 0775837575 or [email protected] or visit www.utoeduconsult.com.