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The Department of Finance organized “University Investment Day 2015” on the 02^nd October 2015 at the Fayol Hall of Soratha Building from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm. The main intention of the programme was to create awareness of the capital markets of 91´«Ă˝ and to formulate an investment community not restricted to the university boundaries.

The dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Dr. U. Anura Kumara, graced the occasion as the chief guest with the head of the Department of Finance, Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara, Senior prof. Abeyratne Bandara, lecturers of the Department of Finance and various resource persons of the industry.

Senior Prof. Abeyratne Bandara, delivered the welcome address to a packed crowd stressing the importance of the practical exposure for undergraduates to excel in their careers, followed by the speech of the chief guest, Dr. U. Anura Kumara, who stressed the importance of events of this nature with special reference to the current financial and economic status of 91´«Ă˝.

Next segment of the event was the guest lectures from experts from the industry.Mr. Angelo Ranasinghe, Executive Director, Bartleet Religare Securities (Pvt) Ltd, started the proceedings with how to investing in capital markets in 91´«Ă˝. Next presentation was made by Mr. Nishantha Hewavithana, Head of Research, Colombo Stock Exchange on mechanism and operations of the capital markets of 91´«Ă˝. Then, Mr. P. Asokan, CEO, Comtrust Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd, addressed the gathering on the benefits of unit trusts as an investment vehicle. Then Mr.Suneth Perera, Manager, Capital Market Education and Training, Securities and Exchange Commission of 91´«Ă˝ explained securities regulation and the role of SEC.The last presentation was made byMr. Ravi Abeysuriya, Group CEO, Candor Equities Ltd., through which he shared his thought on the current status of capital markets of 91´«Ă˝.

Penultimate session of the programme was the interactive Q & A session,where the panel of experts from the industry answered the questions from the audience. The students exhibited a commendable interest of the areas discussed and the experts also appreciated the enthusiasm of the students.

CDS accounting opening session by the Stock Brokers of the Colombo Stock Exchange and accounts opening of the Unit trust marked the conclusion of the “University Investment Day – 2015”, which undoubtedly the beginning of a series of events that link the university with the industry; capital markets of 91´«Ă˝.

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The Department of Finance embarked on the annual field study tour to Ihalagalagama, Belihuloya, Balangoda on 24^th and 25^th September 2015. As a part of the field trip we launched the annual CSR project “Snehadara” at Ihalagalagama Vidyalaya, Ihalagalagama, Balangoda on 24^th September 2015. The project was launched by the 02^nd year students of the Department of Finance with the assistance of the 03^rd and 04^th year students of the Department. They launched the project under the guidance of the head of the Department of Finance, Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara, Prof. Y.K. Weerakoon, Mr. S.D.L. Kongahawatte, and Ms. U.G. Kaushalya. Principal, members of the staff and parents of all the students of Ihalagalagama Vidyalaya and Zonal director of education participated in the event. The event was decorated by the stage performance of the students of the school. Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara and Prof. Y.K. Weerakoon addressed the gathering emphasizing on the importance of the events of that nature and the duty of the society is not to judge the university students based on baseless news seen in media. A student from each batch of the Department of Finance also addressed the participants explaining their point of view regarding the CSR project.

Then the organizers led by the head of the Department of Finance distributed school equipment such as exercise books, school bags, and mathematical instrument boxes etc. among each of the student of the school from grade 1 to 11.

Other than that the students of the Department of Finance contributed to the wellbeing of the students of the school by;

•      Renovating the main hall of the school including the roof and fixing a podium to be used in assemblies
• Formulating a specific area for the school library and furnishing it with, carpets and two cupboards
• Donating books and other stationeries for the school library as well as to all the classes for future use
• Provided a Buddha statue and an oil lamp for each of the class of the school

Vote of thanks by the vice principal of the school marked the conclusion of the event.  All the participants enjoyed being a part of this exemplary effort by the students of the Department of Finance.

– SDL Kongahawatte

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