Our panel of fund managers suggest that corporate profits will rise over the next year or two. So we asked them what strategies they employ for portfolio management now and how relevant value investing principles are in the current investment context.

The Central Bank sets a bad example to politicians by rushing to imitate the adverse price control policies of the CAA.

Conflicts and economic crises in Sri Lanka have created socio-economic vacuums in multiple previous instances. Fresh data indicates that another cycle is underway–i.e. another lost generation.

The Steepest year-on-year decline since 2000.

This excerpt reproduces Chapter Ten from Mark Hager’s recently-published book, ‘Elusive Ideology: Religion and Socialism in Modern Indian Thought.’ Previous excerpts have appeared in Echelon and EconomyNext since August 2022. Readers can find the book through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Barefoot Cafe, Expographic Books and Sarasavi Bookshop(s).

Year-on-year business declines but improves quarter-on-quarter.

The Chief Innovation Officer of MAS Holdings on his favourite thing, one extravagance, and being purposeful.

How DIMO wrote the book on workplace excellence and employee experiences with diversity, equality and inclusivity.

As the twelve-time consecutive winner of the Euromoney award, the seven-time recipient of the Asiamoney award, and the only investment bank to be recognized by these two prestigious magazines, NDBIB has firmly established itself as the undisputed leader in the investment banking sphere in Sri Lanka.

WSO2 is leading the way in a new era of work-life integration by encouraging workspaces that support careers as well as parenthood.

Kithmal Warnasooriya, the Founder and Chief Executive of Elysian Crest (EC), provides insights into the company’s proficiency in government technology (govtech) and its dedication to revolutionizing the public sector through digital advancements.

Rajeev Gooneratne, the Chief Executive of Gnext Sri Lanka, delves into the company’s remarkable trajectory, its adept navigation of economic hurdles, and its forward-looking aspirations for Sri Lanka.

Ransi Dharmasiriwardhana on how diversity and inclusion enable Standard Chartered Sri Lanka to drive human-centric innovations to adapt to the dynamic world of finance and technology.

Rooted in core values, the primary dealer prioritizes customers first, operates with integrity, and fosters innovation, enabling to consistently drive value and profitability.

Sunshine Holdings has emerged as a paragon of adaptability, resilience and stability for investors searching for high-value investments.

Ayodhya Iddawela Perera, the newly appointed Managing Director of Sampath Bank, provides insight into the bank’s future amid Sri Lanka’s economic fluctuations.

Softlogic Stockbrokers’ Chief Executive Dihan Dedigama on the emerging equities opportunity and transforming equities trading with digital technology.

As Edith Cowan University’s newly established Sri Lankan campus gains momentum, David Matthews, its General Manager, provides insights into the institution’s dynamic evolution, its offerings, and the positive impact it brings to Sri Lanka’s economic landscape by aiming to position the country as a promising study destination for international students.

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solution arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, announced it has become a VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider in South Asia.

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