Professional

Government

Secretary-General and Chief Economist, National Economic Council of Sri Lanka , 2017-2019.
The Way Forward: Recapturing Sri Lanka’s Economic Potential

Multilateral Institutions

  • Capital Market Development Advisor, Asian Development Bank, Capital Market Development, 2016-2017.
    Sri Lanka Capital Market Assessment
  • Debt and Capital Market Advisor for Sri Lanka, Asian Development Bank, Debt and Equity Market Development, 2007-2009.
  • Team Leader and International Debt Market Expert, Asian Development Bank, Government Debt Market Development, 2005-2007.
  • Pension Reforms and Portfolio Management Expert, World Bank, Pension Portfolio Management, 1999-2000.
  • Capital Market Development Expert, USAID, Financial Market Development, 1994-2000.
  • Team Leader and Consultant, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Development Projects, 1997-1999.
Financial Sector / Securities Markets

  • Government Securities Market Specialist, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 1997-1999.
  • Capital Market Specialist, Colombo Stock Exchange, Capital Market Development, and Debt and Equity Training, 1997-2000.
  • Capital Market Training Specialist, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, 1997-1999.
  • Group Financial & Research Consultant, Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Capital Market Research and Stock Brokering, 1995-2000.
  • Head of Research, Lanka Securities (Private) Limited, 1994-1995.

In Focus

The JEFMP is a peer-reviewed journal covering theoretical, empirical and policy research related to all finance topics in emerging and frontier economies. It provides a specialized and leading outlet for academics and policymakers for the dissemination of high-quality research examining issues in the areas such as capital markets, banking and financial institutions, investments, corporate finance, international finance, central banking and monetary policy in emerging and frontier markets to a wider community worldwide.

Emerging Financial Markets Research Conferences

The Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policies provides an excellent venue for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to present, discuss and share their research relating to emerging and frontier financial markets. This provides an excellent opportunity for networking among finance academics and professionals worldwide working on issues relating to emerging economies.