CSE recognize Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets for batch six students

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recognized the students from batch six of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets (ADFM) at a ceremony, held recently at the Union Ballroom, Hilton Residencies Colombo.

The event marks a milestone in the CSE’s efforts to foster financial literacy and education in the capital market, as it is the first educational qualification to be awarded by the Stock Exchange.

CSE Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara, was the Chief Guest at the occasion and the Keynote Address was delivered by Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara. CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike, CSE senior management, lecturers, students and their parents participated in the awards ceremony, with 37 students recognized at the ceremony.

The ADFM was implemented in response to a growing demand for an entry-level academic qualification to be awarded by the CSE to enable greater knowledge of financial markets, particularly with a specific focus on capital market operations and investment.

ADFM features ten modules and was completed over a period of nine months, covering areas such as capital market regulations, investment analysis, portfolio management, macro-economics, and other related subject matters. The course content featured a combination of theory and practical aspects of financial markets and included the management of a model portfolio by the students, integrating real-world expertise with practical skills.

CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike, stated; “We established the CSE Academy by consolidating all the work we have been doing with schools and other groups. Only 22.98% get the opportunity after A/Ls to enroll in a state university. The majority always seeks vocational qualifications from foreign or local bodies, and we see there is a huge opportunity for us to fill this gap.”

The Chief Guest at the ceremony, CSE Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara, stated that this event celebrates the achievements of students in the setting that is the heart of the Sri Lankan Capital Market. “I must congratulate ADFM for creating a pool of talented individuals with the competencies that are required to bring value to the industry.”

The keynote speaker at the ceremony, Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, showcased an insightful presentation on the importance of financial literacy.

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