Category: Events

Department of Financial Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in partnership with Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Sri Lanka hosted an exhibition with the theme of “Emerging financial minds for future investors”. This event was hosted on 12th December 2023 at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce Auditorium. This exhibition/event is one initiative outlined in the MOU between the Department of Financial Management and the CSE.  The coordination and organization of this finance exhibition competition were skilfully executed by Prof. (Mrs.) L. Kengatharan, the Head of the Department of Financial Management. The event's main objective is to enhance and enrich the knowledge in finance for smarter investment in the future. Prof. S. Sri Satkunarajah, the Vice-Chancellor, Chair Professor N. Kengatharan, the Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Mr. Tharaka Amarasena,..

Varsity Battles Finals – National Level Competition 2023, jointly organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was held on 7th December 2023 at the Royal Peacock Ballroom, The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy with the intention of educating state university students on the capital market. This National Level Competition (Stage 2) was conducted among 39 teams where top three teams were selected from the Inter-Faculty (stage 01) competition from 13 universities. This competition covers wide areas of Global Markets, General Knowledge, Sri Lankan Economy and Business, Current Affairs, Sports, Entertainment and Rapid Fire.  Two teams from FMSC and one team from Engineering Faculty were participated in the national level competition from the University of Jaffna where two teams participated representing the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce and one team from Faculty..

Currently, our two groups are analyzing the company in order to provide investment recommendations for investors. These students underwent a rigorous pre-screening process, which included a comprehensive case study on the company's performance. Both teams demonstrated their exceptional abilities, earning them the opportunity to proceed to the next stage of the competition. Further, CFA Society has assigned two industry mentors to guide these talented individuals in understanding the practical aspects of investment. Mr. S. Anojan and Mr. V. Sumugan serve as valuable mentors in this regard. In addition, from department, Ms. M. Gowthaman is appointed as their factory mentor for both..

The CFA Society Sri Lanka and Colombo Stock Exchange conducted an awareness program for academic staff of the university on 20th of February 2023 in virtual mode with the intention of appointing university ambassador to increase the level of financial literacy in the country. Three academic staff from the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna participated in the event on the invitation. Mr. Ravi Abeysuriya (CFA, Director / Advocacy Chair CFA Society Sri Lanka) and Mr. Nisantha Batagalle (Manager - Branch Network Colombo Stock Exchange) served as resource persons of this training..