CIMA President holds highlevel meeting with BOC

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CIMA President and CoChair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants John Graham FCMA (UK), CGMA, held discussions with Bank of Ceylon Chairman and CIMA Council Member Kavinda de Zoysa FCMA (UK), CGMA, alongside the Bank of Ceylon Senior Leadership Team and members of its Board of Directors.

The meeting provided a valuable platform for engaging discussions on strengthening collaboration between the banking sector and the professional accounting community, with particular emphasis on leadership, governance, financial resilience, and talent development. Key areas of focus included the evolving role of management accountants in supporting strategic decision-making, driving sustainable growth, and navigating emerging economic and regulatory challenges.

The dialogue also highlighted CIMA’s ongoing commitment to advancing professional standards, ethical leadership, and future-ready finance skills, while exploring opportunities to further support the development of finance professionals within Sri Lanka’s banking and financial services sector. This engagement reflects the shared vision of CIMA and the Bank of Ceylon in fostering innovation, strengthening institutional capacity, and contributing to the long-term stability and growth of the national economy.

Graham reiterated that Sri Lanka will continue to be a market of strategic importance for CIMA.