Sampath Bank’s Economic Forum connects customers with top economists and industry leaders

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Sampath Bank held its high-impact Economic Forum 2025 on 21 August at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, themed “Sri Lanka at the crossroads: Navigating trade turbulence, currency risk and the global reset.” Organised exclusively for the bank’s trade, treasury, and corporate customers, the event reinforced Sampath Bank’s commitment to providing foresight and strategic guidance amidst global economic shifts.

Delivering the keynote, Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe shared critical perspectives on building macroeconomic resilience in the face of trade shocks and currency volatility. This was followed by a panel discussion titled “What now? Strategic playbooks for exporters, importers and investors in a world rewiring itself,” featuring Former CBSL Governor Dr.Indrajith Coomaraswamy, and Advocata Institute Chair Murtaza Jafferjee, moderated by Frontier Research Ltd. Macroeconomic Advisory Head Chayu Damsinghe

The forum was further strengthened by the presence of Sampath Bank’s top management, senior dignitaries, and industry leaders, concluding with an exclusive networking reception for customers.