The University of Kelaniya proudly announces its inclusion in the esteemed CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to shaping the future of finance professionals. The occasion was successfully held on 8^th October 2023 at Sunil Shantha Memorial Auditorium from 10.30 a.m. onwards.

The Master of Professional Finance program offered by the Department of Finance, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya has garnered acclaim for its alignment with more than 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and its unwavering commitment to the principles enshrined in the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. This recognition places the students in an advantageous position to embark on the journey toward obtaining the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, a universally respected credential in the global financial landscape.

Dr. Ruwani Fernando, Head of the Department of Finance, and Mr. Aruna Perera, CFA, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka expressed their ideas at the event. Mr. Nuwan Jayawardena, CFA, Chair of the University Outreach program enlightened on how CFA as a professional qualification provides the foundation of quantitative skills, financial knowledge, and analytical thinking.

Present at the occasion were Dr. Ruwani Fernando, Head of the Department of Finance, Prof. Susima Weligamage, Coordinator, Master of Professional Finance (MPF) Program, Prof. Narada Fernando, Prof. R. Abeysekera, Professors attached to the Department of Finance, Mrs. Nethmi Herath, CFA, lecturer of the Department of Finance, coordinator of the University affiliation program, Mr. Aruna Perera, CFA, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, Mr. Aruna Alwis, CEO, CFA Society Sri Lanka, Mr. Nuwan Jayawardena, CFA, Chair of the University Outreach program, Ms. Ganga Madhushani, Technical Coordinator of the MPF Program, academic staff and the Learning Partners of the MPF Program graced the event.