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The Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya Wins CFA Research Challenge..!!
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a prestigious competition that enhances students' skills in equity research, financial analysis, and presentation. In the local finals, held on February 27, 2025, at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, teams analyzed WindForce PLC and presented their investment recommendations. This year, the University of Kelaniya achieved a remarkable milestone, with both teams from the Department of Finance excelling. Team A emerged as the Champion, while Team B secured the Runner-Up position and the Best Written Report award. As a result, the department swept all titles, and both teams will advance to the Sub-Regional Challenge, further strengthening the university’s international reputation.
The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Senior Prof. Wasantha Kumara, Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Dilshan Wirasekera, Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange, as the Guest of Honor. The winning team, comprising Salaama Sanoon (Team Leader), Jithmi Gamage, Kings Karon, Liyoni Hapuarachchi, and Nifal Munhim, was mentored by Usama Jiffry, CFA, with Faculty Advisor Sandali Sudasinghe. The runners-up team comprised Ravindu Abeykoon (Team leader), Nethuni Perera, Yasas Mallawarachchi, Nethmi Athukorala and Sachintha Rajapaksha, mentored by Chathun Heiyanthuduwa, CFA as the Industry Mentor and Nethmi Herath, CFA as the Faculty Advisor.
