BUSINESS SECTOR
Ever since Sri Lanka adopted open economic policies, the private sector has driven the economy; it has displayed resilience in the face of political
AUDIT PROFESSION
With transactions becoming more complex, stringent regulations being introduced and greater supervision by regulators
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Telemedicine enables doctors to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Without a doubt, Sri Lankans enjoy peace, public safety and safe travel around the country. As a nation, we deserve a better country
BANKING SECTOR
Year 2018 was one of transition for the banking sector. Sri Lanka fully adopted the new reporting standard IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018
TOURISM INDUSTRY
The overall health of the country’s economy and infrastructure has heavily influenced tourism. Moreover
BANKING SECTOR
The lack of effective technology driven customer solutions, absence of a supportive regulatory framework and low margins.
RETAIL SECTOR
Retail is one sector that has displayed immense growth potential especially in the last couple of years with mega mall projects, new supermarket
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Surprisingly, most Australians have a very positive perception of Sri Lanka. This is primarily due to the experiences they have with Sri Lankans
INSURANCE SECTOR
Despite the less than desirable performance of Sri Lanka’s economy in the last two years or so, the insurance sector recorded double
EXPORT SECTOR
Exports are the lifeblood of the nation for economic development and prosperity of the people
RETAIL APPAREL
More companies must start to accept the ‘gig economy,’ which is trending globally. It will soon become a viable option in Sri Lanka and
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
In the last two decades, Sri Lanka has displayed tremendous progress on many fronts. The middle class has expanded in leaps and bounds
RETAIL SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s retail space is expanding rapidly with two new malls having opened recently and more poised for launch in the next year or two
TECH INDUSTRY
The IT industry has the potential to double in size to US$ 4 billion with a key dependency on all government
IT INDUSTRY
Globally, we are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – it’s all about digital disruption; if you don’t have a digital presence, you’re
HUMAN RESOURCES
Its HR strategy should be aligned with the organisation’s business goals. However, business leaders must fully
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lanka has a great history and it’s also a beautiful country with extensive biodiversity. The island is capable of evoking poetry in the
APPAREL INDUSTRY
Global competition, pressure to control absolute costs, traditional operating models limiting scalability
SHIPPING INDUSTRY
With the envisaged creation of the Colombo International Financial City, free zone privileges, and China’s plan to see its Belt and Road
