National Chamber conducts ‘Exchange control regulations - New changes’
Tuesday, 10 February 2015 00:48
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A seminar entitled ‘Exchange control regulations - New changes’ will be held on Wednesday 25 February from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the National Chamber Auditorium No. 450 D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10 which will see the participation of the Controller of Exchange D.M. Rupasinghe as the Special Guest.
Other speakers at the event are Senior Assistant Controller of Exchange, Head of Investments and Investigation, Pavithri Vithanage and Senior Assistant Controller of Exchange, Head of Commercial Transactions Division, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Kapila Weerakoon. A panel discussion with a question and answer session will also be held.
The key objective of this seminar is to explain the new policy measures and practical aspects of Exchange Control regulations. Topics that will be covered are:
· Recent developments and types of accounts introduced
· Basic exchange control related concepts
· Foreign currency accounts for residents
· Rupee accounts for non-residents
· How to receive foreign investments into Sri Lanka
· Investment opportunities available for foreigners
· Securities Invest-ment Account (SIA)
· Latest regulations in commercial transactions
The information will be beneficial for financial controllers, bank managers, exporters/importers, business owners, CFOs, decision-makers, etc. For reservations kindly contact the Chamber on 4741788 or email Fouad/Nirmani at [email protected]/nirmani@nationalchamber.
