Friday Oct 30, 2026
Friday Oct 30, 2026
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Dialog Axiata Group Chief Operating Officer Lim Li San
CFA Society Sri Lanka yesterday announced that Dialog Axiata PLC has been selected as the subject company for the 20th Annual CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka competition for the year 2026–2027, with the local finals scheduled for January 2027.
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a premier global competition designed to nurture the principles of excellence, ethical integrity, and professionalism in equity research among university students. It offers participants hands-on mentoring and rigorous training, enabling them to gain real-world experience in financial analysis and valuation.
Each year, distinguished investment professionals guide student teams as they conduct comprehensive research and develop investment recommendations on a publicly listed company. Last year’s global participation exceeded 8,000 students from 1,200 universities across nearly 100 countries, with winning university teams advancing through sub-regional, regional, and global stages under the governance of CFA Institute.
Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief Operating Officer Lim Li San said: “We are honoured to be the subject company for this year’s CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka. As a leading connectivity provider and enabler of Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, Dialog is committed to innovation, excellence and creating long-term value. Supporting the Research Challenge is a natural extension of this commitment, giving future investment professionals an opportunity to strengthen their analytical skills and uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. We are encouraged by the growing calibre of Sri Lankan participants and wish all teams every success. We look forward to seeing their ideas and insights, and to seeing Sri Lankan talent represented on the global stage.”
Dialog Axiata PLC is Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider and a member of the Axiata Group Berhad. Through its leadership in mobile, fixed broadband, digital television, enterprise solutions, international connectivity, fintech, and digital services, Dialog has played a pivotal role in enriching Sri Lankan lives and enterprises and advancing the country’s digital economy for over two decades. The Group continues to invest in next-generation infrastructure, innovation, and digital inclusion, enabling millions of Sri Lankans and businesses to connect, transact, and thrive in an increasingly digital world. Recognised for its responsible market leadership, technological innovation, and commitment to sustainable value creation, Dialog is Sri Lanka’s largest listed company on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and a benchmark for corporate excellence in Sri Lanka.
The response to this year’s competition has been remarkable, with 25 teams from leading state and non-state universities in Sri Lanka selected to participate. Each team will submit an equity research report and present a final recommendation based on an in-depth analysis of Dialog Axiata PLC. Shortlisted teams will present and defend their findings before a distinguished panel at the local finals in January 2027. The winning teams will advance to represent Sri Lanka in the sub-regional round of the global competition.
