Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering financial expertise in Sri Lanka through an ongoing partnership with the CFA Society Sri Lanka.
Acuity has been the official training partner for the CFA Research Challenge in Sri Lanka for the past 5 years, providing fully fledged training on financial modeling and investment report writing for the participants. This year’s program covered content on industry analysis, financial modeling, revenue and cost drivers, forecasting, balancing financial models, relative and discounted cash flow valuation, and investment note writing.
“We’re pleased to partner with CFA Society Sri Lanka for the Research Challenge Trophy and provide future analysts with the skills needed to excel in their careers,” said Jehan Jeyaratnam, Country Head, Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka. “Our continued involvement over the years underscores our dedication to equipping young professionals with practical insights and expertise in financial research and credit analysis.”
The training programme was conducted by Rihab Faisal, Assistant Director and Head of Training of Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka and was held at Acuity office premises at the World Trade Center, Colombo in two batches spanning two weeks. With more than 50 undergraduates participating onsite and an additional 40 attending online, this year’s training programme for the CFA Research Challenge Trophy was Acuity’s largest to date.
This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional finance practice by providing undergraduates participating in the CFA Research Challenge with exposure to financial modeling and investment expertise. All competition participants are given the opportunity to understand what is required to successfully compete and strive for victory in this highly competitive trophy where multiple teams of university undergraduates compete.
Nuwan Jayawardana, Head of Campus Engagement Program and Director Buy-Side Investment Research at Acuity Knowledge Partners, emphasized the partnership’s broader goals: “As one of the largest employers of CFA charter holders in Sri Lanka, we are committed to promoting the highest standards in finance and investment analysis. Our collaboration with CFA Society Sri Lanka highlights our aim of building a well-prepared workforce that meets global industry standards.”
About Acuity Knowledge Partners
Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 16 locations worldwide.
Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.
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Photo Caption- Jehan Jeyaratnam, Country Head, Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka