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May 28, 2025

The Alpha Business School, a leader in the fields of Accountancy, Finance and Management education, is the latest higher education institution in Sri Lanka to partner with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon to facilitate educational loans for its students. A memorandum of understanding signed by the two organisations paves the way for Commercial Bank to […]

May 22, 2025

Over the last weeks, Kaspersky detected a series of sophisticated attack attempts aimed at deceiving an organization’s finance team into paying fraudulent invoices. Emails mimicking correspondence between the organization’s CEO and contractor companies were sent to the organization’s finance department to persuade them into paying urgent “invoices” for alleged “consulting services”. These attack attempts highlight […]

February 14, 2025

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC has partnered with leading diversified conglomerate DIMO to introduce a dedicated finance scheme designed to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. The PLC/DIMO Lease Promotion, which will run for two years, offers flexible and accessible financing for Mahindra and Swaraj tractors, Lovol and CLASS brand harvesters, and a range of other […]

December 31, 2024

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka recently renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This renewed partnership marks a significant step in advancing the skills and capabilities of finance and management accounting professionals in Sri Lanka, supporting the nation’s evolving business environment and contributing […]

November 13, 2024

International Accounting Day is an annual celebration that recognizes the crucial role of accountants and finance professionals in ensuring the transparency, integrity, and accuracy of financial information across the globe. Held on November 10th each year, this day is a tribute to the individuals who dedicate their expertise to maintaining the financial health of businesses […]

September 2, 2024

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) have launched a joint initiative to enhance the Finance, Accounting, and Business Process Management (BPM) sectors in Sri Lanka through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that seeks to leverage the strengths of both organizations […]

August 29, 2024

A delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, met with Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce, at ERD office in Dhaka on 27 August 2024 Tuesday. The BGMEA delegation included former Presidents Quazi Moniruzzaman and S.M. Fazlul […]

June 24, 2024

Colombo, Monday 24 June 2024. K Seeds Investments (Pvt) Ltd identified Commercial Credit and Finance PLC as the best performing finance company under the 1st category among the 28 listed finance companies in Sri Lanka through a ranking carried out based on their financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2023/24. The report segregates the […]

January 16, 2024

CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL), a leading advocate for ethical and professional standards in the Finance and investment industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of its Candidate Resource Partner; Alpha Business School (Pvt) Ltd (Alpha). This strategic partnership aims to elevate the preparation and support provided to candidates pursuing the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst […]

September 26, 2023

CDB was the Silver Sponsor, at the event ‘Back to Faculty’ organised by the University of Colombo’s Faculty of Management and Finance to celebrate the achievements and journeys of graduates during the past 42 years. CBD’s sponsorship helped to energize the proceedings where past graduates congregated to network, reminiscence and embrace friendships. […]

ComBank to offer special educational loans to students of Alpha Business School

A targeted attack mimics communication from company CEO to steal funds

People’s Leasing and DIMO Partner to Support Sri Lankan Agriculture

ACCA and CMA Sri Lanka Renew Partnership to Advance Professional Excellence in Finance and Management Accounting

ICMAB Celebrates the International Accounting Day 2024

ACCA and SLASSCOM Partner to Transform the Finance, Accounting, and BPM Sectors in Sri Lanka

BGMEA delegation’s meeting with Finance & Commerce Adviser: Call for policy support to address RMG sector challenges

Commercial Credit and Finance PLC secures 1st place in K Seeds Investments’ ranking report.

CFA Society Sri Lanka Partners with Alpha Business School as Candidate Resource Partner

CDB as Silver Sponsor supported ‘Back to Faculty’ celebrations of University of Colombo – Faculty of Management and Finance