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The Central Depository System is working with listed companies to ensure individual shareholders are identified, says Shivandini Liyanage of the Colombo Stock Exchange.
The disclosure of beneficial owners is a requirement of the Companies Amendment Act.
Beneficial ownership disclosure is crucial to prevent criminal funds, says President's Counsel Nihal Jayawardene, from being hidden in companies.
Driven by global anti-money laundering standards, these reforms were strongly supported by the Central Bank since they help tackle funding linked to drugs, terrorism, or international crime.
Other countries in the region have made governance reforms with varying degrees of success, and Disna Perera of Deloitte Sri Lanka says there is much to learn here.
For instance, these models show why Sri Lanka should prioritise transparency, enforcement, and sustainable corporate growth for reasons beyond compliance
Nishal Ferdinando of JAT Holdings says the company’s world-class achievements and global mindset gave them the confidence to acquire a developed-country brand, overcoming the typical “developing country” mentality.
An Echelon brand partnership with JAT Holdings PLC
Consumers today are more mindful than ever about what is in their food.
As Amina Ziauddin of Norfolk Foods notes, the industry’s next big step is making information clearer and more relatable, helping people make informed choices about what they eat and how it’s made.
Aelian Gunawardene of JAT Holdings highlights that due diligence and an exceptionally fast, collaborative team effort enabled the Miratone acquisition to close in just six to seven months.
LOLC’s commitment to education and empowerment reflects a vision of building a nation that can stand on its own.
Chandana L. Aluthgama, Executive Director and Principal Officer at LOLC Life Assurance, and Director at LOLC General Insurance, highlights how purpose and responsibility drive LOLC’s journey of impact.
The tourism industry’s biggest challenge is overcoming past mindsets to attract high-end tourists, says Rajeev Pandithage of DIMO.
By adopting luxury brands like Mercedes and reliable services from DIMO, Sri Lanka can offer superior experiences, ensuring long-term returns for operators and hoteliers.
Mercedes-Benz aims to support Sri Lanka’s tourism by offering high-quality transportation solutions tailored for attracting premium tourists, says Harald Schmid of Daimler Commercial Vehicles South East Asia.
Emphasising total cost of ownership and strong residual value, their buses provide long-term financial benefits despite higher initial costs.
Watch the full video podcast discussion below ↓
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An Echelon brand partnership with Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO)
Würth Lanka’s high-performance products and tools have proven reliable in extreme conditions, says company brand ambassador Ashan Silva.
This enables record-breaking motorsport achievements in Sri Lanka through precision formulations, trusted diagnostics, and unmatched consistency on and off track.
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The Central Depository System is working with listed companies to ensure individual shareholders are identified, says Shivandini Liyanage of the Colombo Stock Exchange.
The disclosure of beneficial owners is a requirement of the Companies Amendment Act.
An Echelon brand partnership with Deloitte
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Beneficial ownership disclosure is crucial to prevent criminal funds, says President's Counsel Nihal Jayawardene, from being hidden in companies.
Driven by global anti-money laundering standards, these reforms were strongly supported by the Central Bank since they help tackle funding linked to drugs, terrorism, or international crime.
An Echelon brand partnership with Deloitte
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Other countries in the region have made governance reforms with varying degrees of success, and Disna Perera of Deloitte Sri Lanka says there is much to learn here.
For instance, these models show why Sri Lanka should prioritise transparency, enforcement, and sustainable corporate growth for reasons beyond compliance
An Echelon brand partnership with Deloitte
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Nishal Ferdinando of JAT Holdings says the company’s world-class achievements and global mindset gave them the confidence to acquire a developed-country brand, overcoming the typical “developing country” mentality.
An Echelon brand partnership with JAT Holdings PLC
#Echelon #JATHoldings #Paints #Coatings #GloballyRecognised #srilanka
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Consumers today are more mindful than ever about what is in their food.
As Amina Ziauddin of Norfolk Foods notes, the industry’s next big step is making information clearer and more relatable, helping people make informed choices about what they eat and how it’s made.
Watch the full discussion: https://youtu.be/4_3dmistNWc
An brand partnership with Norfolk Foods
#Echelon #NorfolkFoods #31YearsOfExcellence #CorporateCulture
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Aelian Gunawardene of JAT Holdings highlights that due diligence and an exceptionally fast, collaborative team effort enabled the Miratone acquisition to close in just six to seven months.
Watch the full discussion at: https://youtu.be/lvewk-gRwSY
An Echelon brand partnership with JAT Holdings PLC
#Echelon #JATHoldings #Paints #Coatings #GloballyRecognised #srilanka
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LOLC’s commitment to education and empowerment reflects a vision of building a nation that can stand on its own.
Chandana L. Aluthgama, Executive Director and Principal Officer at LOLC Life Assurance, and Director at LOLC General Insurance, highlights how purpose and responsibility drive LOLC’s journey of impact.
Watch the full discussion at: https://youtu.be/30uaxPC0XXQ
An Echelon brand partnership with LOLC General Insurance & LOLC Life Assurance
#Echelon #LOLC #LOLCGeneralInsurance #LOLCLifeAssurance #LOLCInsurance
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The tourism industry’s biggest challenge is overcoming past mindsets to attract high-end tourists, says Rajeev Pandithage of DIMO.
By adopting luxury brands like Mercedes and reliable services from DIMO, Sri Lanka can offer superior experiences, ensuring long-term returns for operators and hoteliers.
An Echelon brand partnership with DIMO Lanka
#Echelon #DIMO #Mercedes #Benz #TrucksAndBuses #PublicTransport #Luxury #Safty #Tourism #SriLanka
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Mercedes-Benz aims to support Sri Lanka’s tourism by offering high-quality transportation solutions tailored for attracting premium tourists, says Harald Schmid of Daimler Commercial Vehicles South East Asia.
Emphasising total cost of ownership and strong residual value, their buses provide long-term financial benefits despite higher initial costs.
Watch the full video podcast discussion below ↓
lnkd.in/dYRANgSq
An Echelon brand partnership with Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO)
#Echelon #DIMO #Mercedes #Benz #TrucksAndBuses #PublicTransport #Luxury #Safty #Tourism #SriLanka
2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1
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Würth Lanka’s high-performance products and tools have proven reliable in extreme conditions, says company brand ambassador Ashan Silva.
This enables record-breaking motorsport achievements in Sri Lanka through precision formulations, trusted diagnostics, and unmatched consistency on and off track.
Watch the full discussion at: https://youtu.be/-5WqDcrpgio
An Echelon brand partnership with Wurth Lanka
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