Held at the Senate Boardroom, the event brought together a distinguished audience of academics, finance professionals and undergraduates from institutions across the country.
Organised by the Students’ Association of Finance (SAF) of the Finance Department, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC), the competition is conducted in collaboration with the CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners—two leading institutions committed to advancing finance education and industry engagement in Sri Lanka.
SAF President Rusiru Nishshanka warmly welcomed the gathering, setting a positive tone for the event and expressing enthusiasm for the journey ahead with Value Masters 2025.
FMSC Dean Prof. Dushan Jayawickrama addressed the audience, reaffirming the faculty’s commitment to producing graduates equipped with both sound theoretical foundations and strong practical competencies. He acknowledged the importance of platforms like Value Masters in enhancing the employability and industry readiness of finance undergraduates.
CFA Society Sri Lanka President Rashmi Peiris Paranavitane, CFA, delivered a motivational message encouraging the students to pursue excellence through ethical decision-making and analytical rigor.
Acuity Knowledge Partners Director and Sri Lanka Head of Buy Side Research Nuwan Jayawardana, CFA, delivered a compelling speech on the importance of hands-on experience in equity research.
Finance Department Head Dr. Neelangie Nanayakkara extended her gratitude to the competition’s partners—CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners—for their continued support and collaboration.
To reward excellence, cash prizes of Rs.100,000, Rs.75,000 and Rs.50,000 will be awarded to the top three teams.
