Agenda for the Inaugural Ceremony
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| 8:40 AM |
Online Registration |
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| 9:00 AM |
Welcome Speech by Co-Chair IUFRC 2025 |
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Mr. K.G.P.V. Gunarathna, |
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Head/Senior Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, |
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Faculty of Management and Finance, |
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University of Ruhuna |
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| 09.05 am |
Speech by SLFA President |
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Professor Manjula K. Wanniarachchige |
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Dean, Faculty of Management and Finance, |
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University of Ruhuna |
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| 09.10 am |
Address by Chief Guest |
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Senior Professor P.A Jayantha, |
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The Vice Chancellor, |
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University of Ruhuna, |
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| 09.20 am |
Keynote Address |
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Professor S.M. Sohrab Uddin, |
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Professor, Department of Finance, |
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Faculty of Business Administration, |
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University of Chittagong, Bangladesh |
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| 9:50 AM |
Vote of Thanks by Co-Secretary IUFRC 2025 |
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Dr. G.K Chirath Jeewantha |
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Technical sessions will be started |
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First round 10.30 am – 12.00 pm |
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Second round 12.00 pm – 01.30 pm |
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| 01.30 pm |
Presentation of Best Paper Awards |
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Announced by: |
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Dr. Emil Uduwalage, Chair-Best Paper Selection Committee |
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Executive Secretary, Sri Lanka Finance Association |
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Session Coordinator: |
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Mrs. Ilakshi Weerakkody |
Panel:
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Panel No: 01
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| Time: |
10.30 am |
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| Session Chair: |
Prof. Prageeth Weerathunga |
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| Panel Members: |
Mrs.G.A.N Darshi |
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Dr. M.I.M Riyath |
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Ms.Niluka Rajakaruna |
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| Session Coordinator: |
Mrs.Ilakshi Weerakkody |
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| Zoom Link: |
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| https://learn.zoom.us/j/98048510705?pwd=sKAbUVnjAjk2tscqYrSmAUgWaseA0e.1 |
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| Paper ID |
Title of the Paper |
Time |
| IUFRC2025 12 |
The impact of credit risk on bank profitability: evidence from licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka |
10.30- 11.00 am |
| Rajapaksha, I.N.U., Deepal, A. G |
| IUFRC2025 17 |
Impact of corporate governance on dividend policy with special reference to Sri Lankan listed companies |
11.00-11.30 pm |
| Hirushi Apsara., Nanayakkara,M.S |
| IUFRC2025 19 |
The impact of ownership structure and firm-specific characteristics on dividend policy: with special reference to the food, beverage and tobacco industry and the capital goods industry in Sri Lanka |
11.30-12.00 pm |
| Indumini Wimalagunarathna., Vijitha Gunarathna |
Panel:
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Panel No: 02
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| Time: |
10.30 am |
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| Session Chair: |
Dr.Emil Uduwalage |
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| Panel Members: |
Dr.G.K.C.Jeewantha |
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Ms. D.L.M.N.K. Ariyasena |
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| Session Coordinator: |
Mr. Chamod.P.Ranaweera |
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| Zoom Link: |
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| https://learn.zoom.us/j/94184353345?pwd=0z5aGGEE4QGRr4mI2FxidGuYkpmFv4.1 |
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| Paper ID |
Title of the Paper |
Time |
| IUFRC2025 18 |
The impact of corporate social responsibility on firm financial performance with special reference to listed hotel companies in Sri Lanka |
10.30- 11.00 am |
| Thanuka Bandara., Nanayakkara,M.S |
| IUFRC2025 20 |
Impact of capital structure on dividend policy with special reference to foods, beverages & tobacco and capital goods sectors in Sri Lanka |
11.00-11.30 pm |
| Athukorala,W.A.A.B.K., Weerakkody,D.I.D |
| IUFRC2025 22 |
Impact of Financial Literacy on Investment Decisions: Evidence from Individual Investors in Sri Lanka |
11.30-12.00 pm |
| Satheesha,E.A.P., De Silva,L.D |
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Panel No: 03
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| Time: |
10.30 am |
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| Session Chair: |
Prof. Champika Liyanagamage |
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| Panel Members: |
Prof. Manjula K. Wanniarachchige |
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Ms. Dinukee De Silva |
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| Session Coordinator: |
Mr. Lakshmika Abeyrathna |
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| Zoom Link: |
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| https://learn.zoom.us/j/91776025283?pwd=kPuR3sbE3kuQLuIGh72aLJmklC6qKV.1 |
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| Paper ID |
Title of the Paper |
Time |
| IUFRC2025 13 |
The impact of big five personality traits on investment decision making: empirical evidence from SMEs in divisional secretariat, Valikamam East, Kopay |
10.30- 11.00 am |
| Jasmin Julitra, T |
| IUFRC2025 14 |
The influence of behavioral factors on making investment decisions: a study on individual investors of colombo stock exchange in Jaffna |
11.00-11.30 pm |
| Rakshajini, K., Kengatharan, L |
| IUFRC2025 21 |
The relationship between corporate governance and sustainability reporting quality: evidence from listed companies on Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka |
11.30-12.00 pm |
| Dulmi Wellage., Ariyasena,D.L.M.N.K |
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Panel No: 04
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| Time: |
12.00 pm |
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| Session Chair: |
Prof. M.W. Indrani |
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| Panel Members: |
Prof. Aruna Shantha |
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Mr. K.R.K. Harshana |
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Ms. W.Y.M.M.N. Ekanayake |
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| Session Coordinator: |
Mrs. Ilakshi Weerakkody |
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| Zoom Link: |
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| https://learn.zoom.us/j/98048510705?pwd=sKAbUVnjAjk2tscqYrSmAUgWaseA0e.1 |
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| Paper ID |
Title of the Paper |
Time |
| IUFRC2025 15 |
Impact of integrated reporting on firm value: empirical evidence from licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka |
12.30- 12.30 am |
| Abiramy,S., Darshi, G.A.N |
| IUFRC2025 16 |
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on profitability: with special reference to listed tourism and hospitality firms in Sri Lanka |
12.30-01.00 pm |
| Gajanayaka, K.L., Darshi, G.A. N |
| IUFRC2025 24 |
The Effect of Capital Adequacy and Bank Size on Non-Performing Loans in Domestic Licensed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka |
01.00-01.30 pm |
| Kabishka,T., Layavani,M |
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Panel No: 05
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| Time: |
12.00 pm |
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| Session Chair: |
Dr. Pratheepkanth Puwanenthiren |
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| Panel Members: |
Dr. M.S. Nanayakkara |
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Mr. K.G.P.V. Gunarathna |
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| Session Coordinator: |
Mr. Chamod.P.Ranaweera |
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| Zoom Link: |
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| https://learn.zoom.us/j/94184353345?pwd=0z5aGGEE4QGRr4mI2FxidGuYkpmFv4.1 |
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| Paper ID |
Title of the Paper |
Time |
| IUFRC2025 10 |
Impact of integrated reporting on stock returns of listed firms in Sri Lanka |
12.00- 12.30 am |
| Upeka Harshani |
| IUFRC2025 11 |
Impact of corporate governance on firm performance: evidence from banks, insurance and diversified financials sector in CSE |
12.30-01.00 pm |
| Hiruni Edirisinghe |
| IUFRC2025 23 |
The Impact of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Integrated Reporting Quality: Evidence From Licensed Domestic Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka |
01.00-01.30 pm |
| Madushika,M.A.H.., Ariyasena,D.L.M.N.K |
