Dilshan Wirasekera
Sri Lanka’s capital markets have the potential to play a transformative role in financing growth and attracting long-term investment. On Day One of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the sector deep dive “Capital Markets: Catalyst for Growth” will examine how equity and debt markets can support the country’s economic expansion while boosting investor confidence.
As Sri Lanka consolidates macroeconomic stability and pursues structural reforms, the session will explore opportunities for market re-rating, strategies to raise capital, and regulatory initiatives aimed at driving new listings. The discussion will also highlight ways to showcase high-potential companies, both established and emerging, to attract domestic and foreign investment.
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The keynote will be delivered by Mr. Ruchir Desai, Co-Fund Manager, AFC Asia Frontier Fund, Hong Kong, which was named as the Best Emerging Market Equity Fund at the 2025 Asian Investor Asset Management Awards. Ruchir has been with Asia Frontier Capital since July 2013. As part of managing the fund, he covers markets such as Bangladesh, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Senaka Kakiriwaragodage
In addition to Mr. Desai, the panel will feature Mr. Senaka Kakiriwaragodage, Chief Executive Officer, NDB Capital Holdings Limited; Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Chief Executive Officer, Colombo Stock Exchange; Mr. Sharhan Muhseen, Chairman, Commercial Bank of Ceylon; and Mr. Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director/CEO, First Capital Holdings PLC. The session will be moderated by Ms. Vindhya Jayasekara, CEO Designate, Colombo Stock Exchange.
SLEIS 2025 is supported by: Platinum sponsors – Nestle, Standard Chartered Bank, Unilever, Silver Sponsor – VISA, Bronze sponsor – South Asia Gateway Terminals, Session sponsors – Colombo Stock Exchange and Sunshine Holdings, Television Partner – Dialog Television, Telecommunications Partner – Dialog, Hospitality Partner – Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, Strategic Partners – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Board of Investment, Export Development Board, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, Strategic Development Partner – Asian Development Bank, Knowledge Partner – World Bank, Logistics Partner – Hayleys Advantis, and Official Airline – SriLankan Airlines.
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The Summit will take place on December 2nd and 3rd at the Shangri La Hotel Colombo. Early registration is encouraged to secure your place – register now at https://sleis.chamber.lk/. For more information, contact Alikie – 0115588805 / [email protected] or Lilakshi – 0115588818 / [email protected].
