SRI LANKA : Landmark Collaboration: Strategic Partnership Between APB and ICMA ANZ

Left to Right: Deepal Abeysekera CMA ANZ – Advisory Council, Ashan Nissanka CMA ANZ – President, Kapila Dodamgoda CMA ANZ – Regional Director, BAHS Preena APB – President, Halin Hettigoda APB, CMA ANZ – Senior Vice President, Anjali Goonetileke APB, CMA ANZ- Assistant Secretary, Indika Ranaweera APB – Council Member

In a significant stride towards cross-industry collaboration and elevating professional development opportunities, the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants – Australia & New Zealand have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement marks a pivotal moment as the two esteemed professional institutes pledge to unite their strengths for the growth and advancement of their members.

According to the MOU, APB, and ICMA(ANZ) are poised to embark on a dynamic partnership, one that encompasses collaborative research initiatives, joint research publications, and shared efforts in professional development. The MOU outlines a unique pathway for members of the Association of Professional Bankers, to the AMA(ANZ) Graduate Conversion Programme.

The Association of Professional Bankers (APB) plays a pivotal role in providing a comprehensive range of services that significantly contribute to the growth, development, and effectiveness of bankers and the broader banking industry. Moreover, APB serves as a powerful networking platform for bankers, and is an instrumental force in shaping the banking industry’s trajectory.

With this groundbreaking partnership, APB and ICMA(ANZ) envision an ever-widening horizon of opportunities for their members.

Second post-Covid 7-Day Intensive CMA Program in Sri Lanka

On September 23-October 1, 2023, the Sri Lanka Regional provider, Academy of Finance and ICMA successfully delivered the second post-Covid 7-Day Intensive CMA Program in Sri Lanka. Professor Janek Ratnatunga and Mr. Kapila Dodamgoda successfully delivered the course in face-to-face mode at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo Sri Lanka. The program is offered exclusively by the Academy of Finance in Sri Lanka. Over 65 senior managers including CEOs and CFOs from all sectors of the Sri Lankan economy including bankers, manufacturers, and NGOs attended this program.

The participants at the 2nd post-Covid 7-Day Intensive CMA Program in Sri Lanka. Professor Janek Ratnatunga is seen in full flight discussing a case.

 

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