CFA Society Sri Lanka celebrates new charterholders at Charter Awards Ceremony & Oration 2026

CFA Society Sri Lanka will celebrate the achievements of a new generation of finance professionals at the Charter Awards Ceremony & Oration 2026, taking place this evening at the Hilton Colombo Residences.

The event will recognize 27 new CFA charterholders, along with candidates who have successfully completed the CFA Program, marking an important milestone in their professional journeys. The ceremony reflects CFA Society Sri Lanka’s continued commitment to professional excellence, integrity, and leadership within the finance industry.

The ceremony will be graced by Rachini Rajapaksa, CFA, Past President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, who will deliver the oration as chief guest. A seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience in fund management, investments, and corporate governance, she currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the boards of several listed and unlisted entities including Hatton National Bank PLC.

The CFA charter, awarded by the CFA Institute, is widely regarded as the gold standard in the investment profession, with more than 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets worldwide.

Established in 2001, CFA Society Sri Lanka is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the professional development of CFA charterholders and candidates. The Society represents more than 250 charterholders in Sri Lanka, including CEOs, CFOs, portfolio managers, banking professionals, investment advisors, and other senior finance professionals, while also supporting over 500 CFA Program candidates, primarily from the financial sector.