CFA Society Sri Lanka to Celebrate Excellence in Capital Markets at 13th Annual Awards

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 6, 2026

The CFA Society Sri Lanka will host its 13th annual Capital Market Awards on September 10, 2026, celebrating achievements in the country's capital markets and marking the society's 25th anniversary. The event features a keynote by Simon Ng, who will discuss Sri Lanka’s economic sustainability and the importance of private sector investment, highlighting the society’s role in advancing professional development and market growth.

The CFA Society Sri Lanka will hold its 13th annual Capital Market Awards on September 10, 2026, at the Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo. The event, a key fixture in the society’s calendar, recognizes notable achievements within Sri Lanka’s capital markets since its establishment in 2012.

This year’s ceremony also marks the 25th anniversary of the CFA Society Sri Lanka, highlighting a quarter-century of the organisation’s efforts to promote professional development among investment professionals and contribute to the advancement of the country's capital markets.

Simon Ng, CFA, will deliver the keynote address. Ng serves as the APAC South Presidents Council Representative for the CFA Institute and is the Immediate Past President of CFA Society Singapore. With nearly three decades of experience in quantitative investing and wealth management, he is currently the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Peak Capital Management Pte. Ltd. His speech will focus on the current condition and future sustainability of Sri Lanka’s economy, drawing lessons from Singapore’s economic development and discussing the role of private sector investment and capital markets in fostering sustainable growth.

In addition to Ng, the event will host Reseena Abdullah, Regional Director for Society Relations-APAC at the CFA Institute. Abdullah works closely with CFA societies across the Asia-Pacific region to implement strategic plans that enhance member value, promote the CFA brand, and ensure sound governance frameworks. Her presence underscores the CFA Institute’s commitment to regional engagement and professional standards.

The CFA Institute, which supports and certifies investment professionals worldwide, has over 200,000 charterholders in more than 160 markets. Established in 2001, the CFA Society Sri Lanka is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting CFA charterholders and candidates within the country. Its membership of more than 250 comprises senior professionals including CEOs, CFOs, portfolio managers, equity analysts, banking specialists, and investment advisors. The society also counts roughly 500 candidates, primarily from the financial sector, among its members.

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