Fundamentals of Strategic
Economic Indicators for Business Success

Objective

The primary goal of this course is to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of critical economic indicators: GDP & consumption, exchange rates, and interest rates. Through these sessions, the participants will explore how these indicators impact the economy, learn the underlying factors influencing their movements, and develop practical skills for forecasting. The course will also include applying these indicators to business contexts through scenario thinking and interactive discussions.

Program Outline

  1. Understanding Key Economic Indicators and their trends (GDP, Inflation, Consumer Credit, Consumer Demand, Interest rates, Exchange rates, etc.)
  2. Understanding Exchange Rates in detail (USD/LKR)
  3. Understanding Interest Rates in detail
  4. Applying Economic Indicators in Business Decision Making

Target Audience

The course is designed for a diverse group of professionals, including those involved in strategic planning, financial analysis, and business development. It is particularly beneficial for managers and executives who need to understand economic indicators to make informed decisions.

Key Benefits to the Organization

Informed Decisions – Employees make more strategic and informed business decisions.

Better Planning – Improved forecasting skills help anticipate economic changes.

Competitive Edge – Leverage economic insights to gain a competitive advantage.

Effective Communication – Enhanced ability to communicate economic impacts within the organization.

Key Benefits to Individuals Attending the Program

Understand Key Economic Indicators – Gain knowledge about GDP, inflation, exchange rates, and interest rates.

Enhance Decision – Making Skills – Learn to analyze and interpret economic data effectively.

Improve Forecasting Abilities – Acquire practical skills for predicting economic trends.

Apply Economic Insights – Learn to use economic indicators in real business scenarios.

Facilitators

  • Date    : Wednesday, 17th of July 2024 
  • Time    : 9.00 am to 1.00 pm 
  • Venue : GF 02 Hall, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo 03 

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Register before – 10th of July 2024

Registrations are on a first-come-first-served basis and limited

Participant fee

  • CFA Society Candidate Council Members – Rs. 10,000
  • Others – Rs. 15,000

Inquiries

To Join:

Step 1 : Register Here

Step 2: Make payment

Option 1 – Bank Deposit

Deposit the course fee to the following bank account : 

  • Bank : HNB
  • Branch : Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 2
  • Account Number :  701010013256.

After making the deposit, email the deposit slip to minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org, including the name of the company and participant details.

Option 2 – Pay Online

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  • Non-Members : 

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