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Bankers’ night at SLFI
Arrangements have been made to hold ‘Bankers’ Night’- a special event for the bankers, finance and the members of fintech community by the ANYBANQ.lk and KABOD Events (pvt) ltd for the first time in Sri Lanka on Feb 24th at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7.
A press release issued by the organizers said: “With the digital revolution that has taken a swift move in today’s world, financial technology also known as Fintech has become a fast moving global phenomenon. Driven by innovators, the FINTECH community enables a close partnership with banks and financial institutions across the country thereby expanding network opportunities and building a strong financial platform, along with the specific know-how of the banking sector. In the simplest terms it can be described as the innovation of how businesses enhance their process, delivery and use of financial services.
There are many promising advantages of partnerships with the banking community which has led to a large amount of investment over the last few years. The swift growth of it has helped bring about transparency, cost reduction and quick access to information, which has helped consumers across the market to gain important banking information at their fingertips. Direct access to the target audience, industry staff wellbeing, creating awareness of dialog product range, enabling interactions with the same audience and launch of new products, new business in the sector and promotions.
Fintech Digital will leverage its AnybanQ.lk platform to promote tools and solutions for digital onboarding of customers and merchants to formal banking channels, leading towards increased financial inclusion. It is expected that the general public will enjoy greater convenience when choosing the right financial product for them. AnybanQ.lk enables customers to research about and subscribe to products and services offered by banks in Sri Lanka. Fintech Digital CEO and Founder Hithesh Fernando states that with free access to AnybanQ.lk, based on their needs users will directly benefit from an easier decision-making process when choosing banking and financial solutions they would like to utilize. He also mentioned that efforts are being taken to engage with regulators, partner banks and key stakeholders to address Sri Lanka’s current foreign reserve challenge via this digital platform. Co-founders Petula and Ashan mentioned about the upcoming MOU with LankaPay to increase digital product adoption to uplift the economy and to go global with #srilankadollarchallenge as a crucial need of the hour.
To showcase the staff wellbeing, banking community and attention to the finance industry with the aim of providing opportunities, a bankers Night, a networking event presented by Fintech Digital and Kabod Events will take place on the 24th of February at the Foundation Institute, Garden, Colombo 07. Every event organized by Kabod Events contains expertise and fine tune collaborations. Their success is based on offering a truly unique service exceeding client’s expectations. Enhancing the quality of a client’s brand by adding flawless execution of taking the brand to the world making it a world class story. Some of their signature events were the inauguration of Flexicare- the largest medical equipment company in the world in Colombo press conference and Bandaragama factory opening,100% Vegan premium luxury Brand Launch at OGF –LORA and an Influencer launch from the well-known industry giant Founder of Chandanalepa brand ‘Alaris. More details reach us on – 077 777 1942.”
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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