TMC Mt. Lavinia hosts executive forum on credit and capital access for private businesses at Cinnamon Grand

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The Management Club (TMC) Mount Lavinia successfully hosted an executive forum titled “Macroeconomic Signals Shaping Private Sector Credit” recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The event brought together senior business leaders and finance professionals for an in-depth discussion on credit access and capital acquisition in Sri Lanka’s evolving economic environment.

The forum was organised under the strategic guidance of Club President Shalutha Samarathunga, as part of TMC’s ongoing commitment to support the business community by creating platforms that translate macroeconomic developments into practical insights. With businesses facing changing lending conditions and tighter capital planning requirements, the session addressed issues of direct relevance to today’s corporate leaders.

Expert insights and panel highlights

The event featured a keynote address followed by a high-level panel discussion with senior leadership from Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, including: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sanath Manathunge and Deputy General Manager - Treasury Asela Wijesiriwardane.

Moderated by Inotrend International CEO Abdul Careem, the discussion provided participants with clarity on how banks interpret macroeconomic signals, assess risk, and structure credit decisions. The conversation focused on real-world challenges, helping organisations better align their financial planning with prevailing economic conditions.

Leadership and organisation

The seamless execution of the forum was a result of dedicated internal leadership. A special thanks goes to Manish Rodrigo, Secretary of TMC Mount Lavinia, for his dedicated initiative in organising this event. His efforts ensured that the forum met its goal of providing actionable value to the attendees.

Fostering professional connections

Participants gained vital insights into expectations from financial institutions and the importance of disciplined capital planning in uncertain times. The session concluded with a networking segment, a core element of TMC events, allowing leaders to exchange perspectives and build meaningful professional connections.

Through initiatives such as this, The Management Club continues to strengthen leadership capability and foster networks that support sustainable business growth in Sri Lanka.