CFA Society Sri Lanka to Host Learning Programme on Credit Research Fundamentals
View(s):CFA Society Sri Lanka announced that it will conducted a half-day learning programmeon “Understanding the Fundamentals of Credit Research”, in collaboration with Acuity Analytics, on Monday, 16 February 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Centre.
Commenting on the objective of the programme, Aruna Alwis, CEO, CFA Society Sri Lanka stated that the session is designed to provide participants with a strong foundational understanding of credit research principles applicable across fixed income investing and lending institutions. Participants will gain practical insights into assessing issuer and borrower creditworthiness, along with exposure to key frameworks and techniques used to identify and evaluate major credit risks within organisations.
Kasun Thanthrimudalige, CFA
The programme is targeted at professionals involved in credit evaluation, risk management, financial analysis, and investment decision-making. The intended audience includes credit analysts, credit risk managers, fixed income portfolio managers, corporate and SME relationship managers, corporate finance professionals, finance students, as well as CFA charterholders and CFA Program candidates seeking deeper market insight.
The session will be led by Kasun Thanthrimudalige, CFA, Associate Director – Fixed Income and Credit Research, and Farah Wijayakumara, CFA, Delivery Manager – Investment Research, both from Acuity Analytics.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For further details and registration, please visit www.cfasocietysrilanka.org
About CFA Society Sri Lanka
Founded in 2001, CFA Society Sri Lanka is a not-for-profit member society of CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals. The Society supports the professional development of over 250 CFA charterholders residing in Sri Lanka and more than 500 CFA Programme candidates, spanning roles such as portfolio management, investment analysis, banking, corporate finance, and senior leadership positions.
Farah Wijayakumara, CFA
About Acuity Analytics
Acuity Analytics is the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners, a global leader in delivering bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI-enabled solutions to financial institutions and corporates. With more than 7,200 analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, the firm combines deep financial-services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capability. Acuity supports over 800 organisations in enhancing efficiency, improving insight and unlocking human potential.
Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019 following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe. In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining invested as a minority shareholder.
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