Green Bonds:
Unlocking Sustainable Investment Opportunities

Program Overview

Green Bonds have emerged as a key financial instrument to support sustainable development by funding projects with environmental benefits. This program aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of Green Bonds, covering their regulatory landscape, issuance process, importance of third-party assurance and impact on sustainable finance.

Program Outline

  1. Introduction to the session and objectives.
  2. Presentation by Alliance Finance Company PLC
    • Overview of Alliance Finance Company PLC Green Bond Framework
    • The sustainable practices at Alliance Finance Company PLC
    • Motivation for issuing Green Bonds.
    • Project categories funded through Green Bonds.
    • Challenges and lessons learnt
    • Benefits
  1. Presentation by NDB Investment Bank LTD
    • Introduction to Green Bond.
    • Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Green Bond.
    • Pricing / interest rate determination.
    • Market trends and outlook.
  1. Presentation by Deloitte
    • Importance of External Reviews.
    • Regulatory Framework for External Reviews in Sri Lanka.
    • External Review process (both pre and post assurances).
  1. Panel Discussion

Key Benefits to
Individuals

  • Understand the fundamentals of Green Bonds and their role in sustainable finance.
  • Gain insights into the processes behind Green Bond issuance.
  • Learn about regulatory frameworks, best practices, and assurance mechanisms.
  • Explore market trends and investment opportunities in the Green Bond space.
  • Engage in discussions with industry experts on challenges and future developments.

Key Benefits to the Organization

  • Understanding green bonds and its process for the issuance.
  • Aligning financial strategies with sustainability.
  • Building connection with the stakeholders in the green bond market.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

  • Financial and Investment professionals
  • Corporate and sustainability leaders
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Auditors
  • Assurance Providers & Rating Agencies
  • Anyone interested in capital market developments.

Facilitators

Kusal Jayawardana, CFA
Kusal Jayawardana, CFA Deputy Managing Director,
Alliance Finance PLC
Chathumin Gunarathne
Chathumin Gunarathne Partner Audit and Assurance, Deloitte
Thilini Gunasekera, CFA
Thilini Gunasekera, CFA Senior Management Associate,
NDB Investment Bank
Eshani Thenuwara
Eshani ThenuwaraSenior Vice President,
NDB Investment Bank
Punyamali Saparamadu, CFA
Punyamali Saparamadu, CFA Senior Vice President Commercial,
Colombo Stock Exchange

Moderator

Dasun Perera, CFA
Dasun Perera, CFA Chair ESG Committee,
CFA Society Sri Lanka and
CEO, Senfin Securities Limited
  • Date: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025
  • Time: 8.30 am to 12.00 pm
  • Venue: GF 02 Hall, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo 03 

Register before – 28th of March 2025

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

Participant fee

  • CFA Charterholders and CFA Society Candidate Council Members – Rs. 12,000 
  • Others – Rs. 15,000

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  • Bank                     : HNB
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  • Branch Code      : 701 ( Nawam Mawatha )

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