CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL), in collaboration with the Department of Financial Management at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna proudly announces the Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024. Scheduled to take place on September 13, 2024, this prestigious event is set to highlight the innovative research and insights of Sri Lanka’s brightest undergraduate students in finance and related fields.

Theme: "Investing in Tomorrow - Exploring Emerging Trends in Finance"

The URS 2024 is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and global relevance. This year’s theme, "Investing in Tomorrow - Exploring Emerging Trends in Finance," aims to bring together insightful students destined to be the future leaders in finance, providing them a platform to present their groundbreaking research to a panel of esteemed academics and industry professionals with global exposure.

Tracks and Objectives

The symposium will feature a variety of tracks, including Behavioral Finance, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, Digital Finance, Economics, Financial Markets and Institutions, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship. The primary objective is to offer a platform for students to present their fresh insights in finance, fostering an environment that encourages the pursuit of global excellence.

Keynote Speakers

We are honored to have two distinguished keynote speakers:

Aruna Perera, CFA: President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, and Group Chief Financial Officer at Analytical Instruments (Pvt) Limited (AIPL). Aruna brings over two decades of experience in Financial Analytics, Corporate Finance, and Valuation Management.

Professor (Mrs.) Shantharuby Buvanendra: Professor of Finance at the University of Colombo, with extensive experience in research, teaching, and finance education, Professor Buvanendra’s work spans across Capital Structure, Corporate Governance, Behavioral Finance, Financial Wellbeing, and Entrepreneurship.

Best Paper Awards

To encourage young researchers, the three best research papers will be selected from the accepted abstracts, and the winners will receive special recognition.

Registration and Participation

The symposium is open to undergraduate students in the fields of finance, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, and business management. In an effort to promote inclusivity and participation, registration is free of charge.

We invite all interested students and professionals to join us in this exciting opportunity to explore and discuss emerging trends in finance. For more information and detailed author guidelines, please visit the official symposium webpage: https://www.fma.jfn.ac.lk/index.php/undergraduate-symposium/

Aruna Perera, CFA: President of CFA Society Sri Lanka

Professor (Mrs.) Shantharuby Buvanendra: Professor of Finance at the University of Colombo