Standard Chartered Platinum Sponsor of Daily FT–UoC MBA Alumni Association Post-Budget Forum

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Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri (second from left) handing over the sponsorship cheque to University

of Colombo MBA Alumni Association President Thantrige Supeshala (centre). Others from left: Standard Chartered Sri Lanka Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing Kumudu Munasinghe, University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association Vice President Nilanka Abeywickrama and Executive Committee Member Pavithra Samarasinghe - Pic by Daminda Harsha Perera

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has once again partnered the Daily FT and the University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association’s annual Post-Budget Forum as Platinum Sponsor.

The forum, themed ‘See Things Clearly’, will discuss the potential impacts, opportunities and challenges of the 2027 Budget for businesses and individuals.

It will be held on 13 November, 2026 from 1.30 p.m. at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri said: “Sri Lanka’s economic outlook presents a significant opportunity to accelerate sustainable growth, attract investment and strengthen competitiveness. As Platinum Sponsor of the Post Budget Forum 2027, Standard Chartered is proud to support an important platform for dialogue on the policy priorities and reforms that will shape the country’s next phase of growth. We remain committed to partnering our clients and stakeholders as Sri Lanka continues its journey towards long-term economic resilience and prosperity.”

At the forum, Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma will deliver the keynote followed by a panel discussion involving Advocata Institute Chairman Murtaza Jafferjee, Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri, A. Baur and Company Managing Director/CEO Rolf Blazer and Selyn Group of Impact Companies Chief Growth Officer Selyna Peiris. It will be moderated by Daily FT Editor/CEO Nisthar Cassim. To register contact 0773901302 or email [email protected]