First Capital strengthens partnership with CFA Society as Gold Sponsor

From left: Kanagasooriar Kumaravaran, CFA, Assistant Vice President - First Capital Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd, Indika De Silva, Senior Vice President – First Capital Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd, Randinith Madanayake, AGM/Head of Marketing at First Capital Holdings PLC, Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director/CEO at First Capital Holdings PLC, Rashmi Peiris Paranavitane, President, CFA Society Sri Lanka, Travis Gomez, Director/Chair Candidate Outreach Committee, Aruna Alwis, CEO, CFA Society Sri Lanka, and Minura Senadeera, Program Coordinator, CFA Society Sri Lanka

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), announced the elevation of its partnership with CFA Society Sri Lanka to Gold Sponsor status. 

This marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to capital market development, and its continued support for the improvement of the country’s financial services.

The company served as a Silver Sponsor for three consecutive years, and its decision to upgrade its status reflects its engagement with Sri Lanka’s financial community, and its resolve to champion industry excellence. The partnership with CFA Society Sri Lanka, which is part of the global network of CFA Institute member societies, will help strengthen initiatives aimed at empowering professionals and promote ethical practices in capital markets. 

Welcoming the upgraded partnership, Rashmi Peiris Paranavitane, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, commented on the significance of the collaboration. “Our strengthened relationship with First Capital adds tremendous value to both organizations, and more importantly, to the broader mission of capital market development in Sri Lanka.”

Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Capital Holdings PLC, emphasized the importance of this renewed commitment: “Trust and professionalism are the bedrock of a thriving capital market. Through our upgraded partnership with CFA Society Sri Lanka, we reaffirm our dedication to nurturing a transparent, knowledge-driven financial ecosystem that inspires confidence among investors and professionals alike.”

As a long-standing and trusted forcein the investment sector, First Capital is aligned with CFA Society Sri Lanka’s purpose of servicing society through education, thought leadership, and professional excellence. The newly upgraded partnership is a stepping stone for deeper engagement through thought leadership forums, investor education and talent development. 

As a Gold Sponsor, First Capital looks forward to creating an even more meaningful impact to the mission of CFA Society Sri Lanka, by helping to build capacity, raising standard and enabling sustainable advancement in Sri Lanka’s capital markets.