NDB Wealth hosts investor forum in Kandy

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From left: NDB Wealth Management Vice Presidents - Asset Management Daham Hettiarachchi and Amaya Nagodavithane, Lanka Business TV Founder/CEO Jayantha Kovilagodage (who moderated the panel discussion) and NDB Wealth Management CEO Ruwan Perera

NDB Wealth recently hosted an exclusive investor forum and networking session in Kandy, bringing together an esteemed gathering of top business leaders, high net worth individuals, and corporate professionals for an engaging and insightful discussion on the evolving financial landscape and emerging investment opportunities.

The forum provided attendees with expert insights into the current capital market environment, the broader economic outlook, and practical strategies to navigate market uncertainties. Key discussions focused on understanding the implications of the prevailing low interest rate environment, safeguarding investments from financial scams, and identifying suitable financial products and strategies to build, protect, and grow long term wealth.

NDB Wealth Management CEO Ruwan Perera, highlighted the diverse range of investment solutions offered by the company and emphasised the importance of aligning investment choices with prevailing market conditions to optimise returns. He noted that different financial products perform differently across market cycles, and investors must adopt a strategic and informed approach to maximise outcomes. He further underscored the importance of understanding not only the potential returns offered by various financial instruments, but also the underlying risks associated with them, enabling investors to make well-informed decisions that support sustainable and long-term wealth creation.

Vice President Asset Management Amaya Nagodavithane said following the 2022 economic crisis, Sri Lanka’s capital markets are showing renewed opportunity, driven by macroeconomic stabilisation, low interest rates, improved fiscal discipline, and stronger external performance, creating a more conducive environment for both domestic and foreign investment. As liquidity improves and earnings recover, opportunities are emerging across equities and fixed income investment options. This presents a compelling window for investors to reposition portfolios toward fundamentally strong companies and diversified income generating assets. However, investors must remain disciplined, focusing on long term strategic asset allocation, prudent risk management, and growth aligned sectors to turn this recovery phase into sustainable wealth creation.

The forum concluded with an engaging networking session, providing attendees with the opportunity to interact directly with industry experts and peers, exchange perspectives, and strengthen professional relationships. Participants commended the session for its relevance, depth of insights, and practical value in supporting informed investment decision making.

NDB Wealth Management is a fully owned subsidiary of NDB Bank.