Social Bonds:
Unlocking Sustainable Investment Opportunities
Course Overview
This program delves into the evolving landscape of Social Bonds, offering a comprehensive understanding of their role in sustainable finance. Participants will gain knowledge on best practices, challenges, and opportunities in the Social Bond market.
Program Outline/Schedule
- Introduction to the session and objectives
- Presentation by the Issuer (Alliance Finance PLC)
- Overview of the issuing entity.
- Approach for issuing Social Bonds.
- Project categories funded through Social Bonds.
- Lessons Learned.
- Technical Presentation (Deloitte
- Introduction to Social Bonds
- Social bond principles/guidelines
- Evaluation and selection of projects that may feasible/eligible
- Role of External Reviewers, External Review process (both pre and post assurances).
- Best practices and guidelines on reporting
- Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Social Bond.
- Pricing / interest rate determination.
- Market trends and outlook
- Regulatory Framework for External Reviews in Sri Lanka.
- Panel Discussion and Q & A
Key Benefits to
Individuals
- Understand the fundamentals of Social Bonds and their role in sustainable finance.
- Gain insights into the processes behind Social Bond issuance.
- Learn about regulatory frameworks, best practices, and assurance mechanisms.
- Explore market trends and investment opportunities in the Social Bond space.
- Engage in discussions with industry experts on challenges and future developments.
Key Benefits to the Organization
- Thought Leadership & Brand Positioning
- Networking & Business Development
- Knowledge Sharing & Capacity Building of the members.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Financial and Investment professionals
- corporate and sustainability leaders
- regulatory bodies
- Auditors
- Assurance Providers & Rating Agencies
Facilitator
Moderator
- Date: Wednesday, 12th November 2025
- Time: 8:30 am to 11.00 am
- Venue: Courtyard by Marriott
Register before 10th November 2025
Registrations are on a first-come-first-served basis and limited
Participant fee
- CFA Charterholders and CFA Society Candidate Council Members – Rs. 7,500
- Other/ Non-members – Rs. 9,000
To Join:
If an invoice is not required, follow the process below
Step 1 : Register Here
Step 2:
Make the payment to the following bank account (Direct Deposit / Fund Transfer) :
- Bank : HNB
- Account Title : CFA SOCIETY SRI LANKA
- Account No : 701010017612
- Swift Code : HBLILKLX
- Bank Code : 7083
- Branch Code : 701 ( Nawam Mawatha )
Step 3:
After making the payment, please email your payment receipt or confirmation to – minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org with your name and the company name (Please note that these details mentioned in the email need to match exactly with registration details.)
- CFA Charterholders and Candidate Council Members : Rs. 12,000
- Non-Members : Rs. 18,000
If an invoice is required, follow the process below
Step 1 : Register Here
(If there are more than 1 participant to register, please register them one by one)
Step 2:
Request an invoice by mentioning details of the participant / participants via minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org (Please note that these details mentioned in the email need to match with registered details.)
Step 3:
Following the invoice shared, Make the payment to the following bank account (Direct Deposit / Fund Transfer):
- Bank : HNB
- Account Title : CFA SOCIETY SRI LANKA
- Account No : 701010017612
- Swift Code : HBLILKLX
- Bank Code : 7083
- Branch Code : 701 ( Nawam Mawatha )
Step 4:
After making the payment, please email your payment receipt or confirmation to – minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org
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Minura Senadeera at 0742661283 | minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org