Call for Papers

2026 Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy
Sri Lanka Finance Association

October 23, 2026
Mode: Hybrid (Online and On-site at The SLIIT Business School)

As financial systems worldwide continue to experience profound changes driven by digital transformation, geopolitical uncertainties, and shifting global economic dynamics, organizations and policymakers must redefine financial strategies to remain resilient, competitive, and sustainable. The Annual Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policies (EFMP-2026) aims to address these pressing challenges by highlighting the importance of technological innovation, strategic adaptability, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable financial practices in an increasingly interconnected world. The conference seeks to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches for navigating global shifts while strengthening financial stability and institutional effectiveness. EFMP 2026 invites scholars, practitioners, and decision-makers to examine forward-looking financial strategies that not only support economic growth and digital advancement but also contribute to long-term sustainability and inclusive development.

The conference welcomes research papers in all areas of finance focusing on emerging markets and economies. Conference tracks include the following:

• Corporate finance
• Investments
• Financial Markets, Institutions and Banking
• International Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Behavioural Finance
• Financial Risk Management
• Fiscal Policy and Public Finance
• Monetary Policies
• Research Methodologies in Finance, Accounting, and Economics
• Financial Market Development and Regulation
• Special Topics (Microfinance, Islamic Finance, and others)

Papers are invited from academics, policy makers as well as graduate students from Sri Lanka and abroad, particularly from emerging and frontier economies.

You are invited to submit your research papers to be considered for presentation at the conference. Only full research papers will be considered.

The authors have the option to publish the papers accepted for the conference for publication in the to the Journal of Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (JEFMP) which is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to emerging and frontier financial markets and economies.

Please to see detailed paper preparation and submission guidelines.

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026.

Authors will be notified of the acceptance decision by August 31, 2026.

To submit a paper, please email (1) the Paper Submission Form and (2) the article to e

For any inquiries, please contact the Conference Co-coordinators

Ms. Udeshika Pthirana
Department of Finance
University of Colombo
Email:

Ms. Suwani Hettiarachchi
Department of Business Management
SLIIT Business School
SLIIT Malabe Campus
Email:

Prof. S. Buvanendra
Department of Finance
Faculty of Management and Finance
University of Colombo

Dr. Wisura Weerathunga
Department of Business Management
SLIIT Business School
SLIIT Malabe Campus