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A stakeholder discussion was arranged by the Department of Financial Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna on 31st of July 2023 at 9.30 a.m in virtual mode to commence new program of Diploma in Entrepreneurial Finance. The particular program has been planned to introduced by the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in English medium with module structure. The intended aim of the program is to assist individuals in achieving their career aspirations by providing valuable insights into entrepreneurial finance. Initially, Prof. (Mrs). L. Kengatharan, Head, Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna commenced the event by welcoming all participants. Then, Faculty remarks were addressed by Snr. Prof. B. Nimalathasan, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna. Next, Department note was..

A quiz competition was organized by the Department of Financial Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in collaboration with the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) on 28th of July 2023 with the theme of ‘Extend Your Knowledge Beyond the Text’. This event was conducted under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna and Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. Snr. Professor. B. Nimalathasan (Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce), Mr. C. P. A. Karunatilake (Director General, IBSL), Mr. Manjula Bathiya Wickramasinghe (Deputy Director, Development & Promotions, IBSL), Mr. Menaka Wijayadasa (Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resource, IBSL), Mr. Kavindra Perera (Assistant Director, College of banking and finance, IBSL), heads of the departments, professors, senior lecturers and lecturers from the Faculty of..

As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with CFA Society Sri Lanka, the Department of Financial Management at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, organized a guest lecture. The lecture was held on 24th July 2023, Wednesday, at 11.15 am in the Faculty Auditorium. The event was conducted in collaboration with CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners. The guest lecture was presented by Mr. Kasun Thanthrimudalige, CFA, who currently serves as the Associate Director at Acuity Knowledge Partners. Despite the virtual format, Mr. Kasun shared his valuable practical experiences on the topics of Financial Modeling and Forecasting. The lecture was attended by approximately 100 students from the 3rd year, who actively participated in the..

Sri Lanka Financial Association organised Third Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (EFMP 2023) on June 23, 2023, featuring a hybrid mode with online and on-site sessions at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, hosted by the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna. Distinguished keynote speakers at the conference included Prof. Lalith Samarakoon, Professor of Finance and Chair of the Department of Finance at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas, USA, and Prof. B. Balachandran, Professor of Finance and the Head of Department for the Finance Discipline at Monash University, Malaysia Campus. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.S.Srisatkunarajah graced the conference as the chief dignitary. The gathering was addressed by the Snr. Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara (The president, SLFA), Snr.Prof.B.Nimalathasan (Dean, FMSC) and Prof. Rathiranee Yogendrarajah (Chair,..

  Inter-Faculty Varsity Battle Quiz competition-2023 was jointly organized by Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) collaborating with the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC) on 25th May 2023 in between 18 teams from 7 Faculties of the University of Jaffna. The FMSC team won first place with the cash prize of Rs. 75,000. The first runner-up was from the Faculty of Engineering and the second runner-up was again from the Faculty of Management Studies and..

Sri Lanka Research Challenge 2022/23 was hosted by CFA Society Sri Lanka. Participating in the Sri Lanka Research Challenge is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their analytical and research skills, as well as gain practical experience in analysing real-world financial issues. It's also an opportunity to network with professionals in the field and potentially open doors to future career opportunities. Three groups of students from third and fourth year of Department of Financial Management have sent their financial analysis to get qualified for the competition. Team 01 has been selected to participate in the second round of the Sri Lanka Research Challenge 2022/23. It's a great achievement to be one of the 15 groups to qualify for the competition, and being selected for the second round is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team. Unfortunately, they have not been selected to the final round of four..

An initial discussion was held between the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna and Investor Education Unit of Colombo Stock Exchange on  27th of February 2023  at 9.30 a.m to decide the scope of new Diploma Program in Entrepreneurial Finance. The above program is going to be offered by  the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna with the collaboration of Investor Education Unit, Colombo Stock Exchange in virtual mode and Lectures will be conducted in English medium and module basis. Major purpose of this program is to connect industries with the students and encourage youth to be an entrepreneur. Head and all staff members of Department of Financial Management, Mr. S.Sabananthan (The Manager, Jaffna branch, CSE), Mr. Tharaka Amarasena (Investor Education unit, CSE) participated in the event. Further, the valuable comments were received for developing the curriculum for Diploma in..