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Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (EFMP 2023)
Strengthening financial resilience through sustainable finance in the midst of crises
23rd June 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Hybrid mode: online and on-site at University of Jaffna
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sri Lanka Time
Conference Programme and Joining the Sessions
| 23rd of June 2023 | ||
| Meeting ID: 647 1617 5125 | Passcode: 3rd@Finan | |
| 8.00 a.m. | Registration | |
| 8.30 a.m. | Lighting Oil Lamp | |
| 8.40 a.m. | National Anthem | |
| 8.50 a.m. | Welcome Dance | |
| 9.00 a.m. | Welcome Note
Prof. (Mrs) L. Kengatharan, Head/Financial Management |
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| 9.05 a.m. | Introductory Remarks
Senior Prof. B. Nimalathasan Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna |
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| 9.10a.m. | SLFA: An Overview
Senior Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara, President, Sri Lanka Finance Association |
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| 9.15a.m. | Milestones of the EFMP 2023
Prof (Mrs) R. Yogendrarajah, Conference Chair/EFMP 2023 |
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| 9.20a.m. | Address by Vice Chancellor
Prof. S. Srisatkunarajah, The Vice Chancellor, University of Jaffna |
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| 9.30 a.m. | Introduction to Keynote Speaker
Mrs. S. Balagobei, Senior Lecturer in Financial Management |
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| 9.35 a.m. | Keynote Address-1
Prof. Lalith Samarakoon, Professor of Finance and Financial Economist Chair of the Department of Finance of the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, USA |
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| 10.05 a.m. | Refreshments | |
| 10.20 a.m. | Introduction to Keynote Speaker
Prof. P. Pradeepkanth, Professor in Accounting |
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| 10.25 a.m. | Keynote Address-2
Prof. B. Balachandran, Professor of Finance and Head of Department Monash University, Malaysia. |
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| 10.55 a.m. | Token of Appreciation | |
| 11.05 a.m. | Group Dance | |
| 11.40 p.m. | Vote of Thanks
Mrs. T. Pratheesh, Coordinator – EFMP 2023 |
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| 12.00 noon | Lunch | |
| 01.30 p.m. | Technical sessions (Online) | |
| 04.00 p.m. | Best paper awards (Online) | |
Parallel Sessions-A
| DATE | June 23rd of 2023 | ||
| Meeting ID | 620 6628 0590 | Passcode: cSLFA@2023 | |
| TRACK | Financial Markets & Institutions | ||
| CHAIRPERSON | Prof. Chandana Gunatilake
Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka |
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| COORDINATOR | Ms.Shashikala Amarasinghe | ||
| TIME | ID | TITLE & AUTHOR(s) | |
| 1.30 pm | EFMP/FMI/01 | An Analysis of Volatility in Global Bitcoin Market: A Comparison of Garch and Har Approaches
Mudalige D.M.
Discussant: Dr.T. C. Ediriwickrama,Department of Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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| 2.00 pm | EFMP/FMI/02 | Impact of Non-performing Loans on Profitability: Evidence from Licensed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka.
Anandasayanan. S and Gowsalya. S.
Discussant:Prof. P.H.T. Kumara,Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. |
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| 2.30 pm | EFMP/FMI/03 | Determinants of Non-performing Loans in Non-banking Financial Institutions: Evidence from SriLanka.
Ekanayake, N. Hansani, I., Kuruwita, D., and Chamodi.G.
Discussant:Dr. Emil Sudath Kumara, Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka |
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| 3.00 pm | EFMP/FMI/04 | Stock Return and Volatility Spillover in Sri Lanka from India and China Under Different Presidential Terms
Riyat, MIM. and Nazar MCA.
Discussant: Dr.R.M.N.C.Swarnapali, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka |
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| 3.30 pm | END OF SESSION | ||
Parallel Sessions-B
| DATE | 23rd of June 2023 | ||
| Meeting ID | 838 506 1286 | Passcode: a#D3slfa | |
| TRACK | Behavioural Finance | ||
| CHAIRPERSON | Prof. A. L. Abdul Rauf
Department of Accountancy and Finance, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
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| COORDINATOR | Mr.J.Aloy Niresh | ||
| TIME | ID | TITLE & AUTHOR(s) | |
| 1.30 pm | EFMP/BF/01 | The Impact of Risk Tolerance on Investment Decisions of Individual Investors in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka
Ediriwickrama, T. and Jayamaha, S. M.
Discussant: Dr. (Ms.) N.S. Nanayakkara Department of Finance,University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
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| 2.00 pm | EFMP/BF/02 | Financial Literacy and Investment Performance of Household Investors in
Jaffna District Pirathajiny, M. and Anandsayanan, S.
Discussant:Prof. S.Buvanendra, Department of Finance, University of Colombo |
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| 2.30 pm | EFMP/BF/04 | Women empowerment through microfinance in Sri Lanka, evidence from Thunukkai Ds division, Mullaitivu district
Kabilrajh, T., and Yogendrarajah, R.
Discussant: Dr.Krishnathi Mallika , Department of Business Management, University of Rajarata.
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| 3.00pm | EFMP/BF/05
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Status Quo Bias and Investor Psychology: Literature Review
Kaushalya,G., Anup, B., and Dissabandara, D.B.P.H.
Discussant: Prof. S.Buvanendra, Department of Finance, University of Colombo. |
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| 3.30 pm | EFMP/BF/06 | Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Wellbeing: Study on Public Sector Employees in Jaffna District
Tharsanan,P and Balagobei,S.
Discussant: Dr.K. V. Aruna Shantha,Department of Accountancy and Finance, Rajarata. |
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| 4.00 pm | END OF SESSION | ||
Parallel Sessions-C
| DATE | 23rd of June 2023 | ||
| Meeting ID | 628 5637 8220 | Passcode:Mee@1243 | |
| TRACK | Corporate Governance | ||
| CHAIRPERSON | Prof. K. G. A. Udayakumara
Department of Accountancy and Finance, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka |
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| COORDINATOR | Mrs.S.Balagobei | ||
| TIME | ID | TITLE & AUTHOR(s) | |
| 1.30 pm | EFMP/CG/01 | Impact of Board Characteristics on Capital Structure of Listed Food, Beverage and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka.
Ramjitha, R and Ajintha, P.
Discussant: Ms.P.T.M Gunathilake,Department of Business Finance, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya |
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| 2.00pm | EFMP/CG/03 | Does Audit Quality Impact on Real Earnings Management of An Emerging Economy?
Kumari. J. S.and Konara. KMNK
Discussant:Prof. P. Pratheepkanth, Professor in Accounting , University of Jaffna |
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| 2.30 pm | EFMP/CF/03 | Impact of Computerized Accounting System on Quality Financial Reporting Performance among SMEs: (Special reference to Kandy District Sri Lanka)
Rajapaksha, R.H.M.K.S.K and Keerthiga.,T.
Discussant: Dr. (Mrs) AM. Inun Jariya, Dept. of Accountancy and Finance, SEUSL |
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| 3.00pm | EFMP/CG/02 | Impact of Ownership Structure on Dividend policy: Evidence from Beverage Food and Tobacco Companies Listed in CSE Sri Lanka
Gowsalya, S.
Discussant:Mrs. S. Balagobei, Department of Financial Management , University of Jaffna. |
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| 3.30 pm | END OF SESSION | ||
Parallel Sessions-D
| DATE | June 23rd 2023 | ||
| Meeting ID | 626 1887 0187 | Passcode: GDxXVw=5 | |
| TRACK | Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| CHAIRPERSON | Snr. Prof. B. Nimalathasan
Dean/ Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce University of Jaffna |
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| COORDINATOR | Ms Senani Thenuwara | ||
| TIME | ID | TITLE & AUTHOR(s) | |
| 1.30 pm | EFMP/EF/01 | Impact of Micro Finance on Standard of Living of Poor People in Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka.
Lavenya, G
Discussant:Prof.D.L.P.M. Rathnasingha, Department of Finance, University of Colombo |
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| 2.00 pm | EFMP/EF/02 | Determinants of SME Non-Performing Loans in Commercial Banks, Northern Province – Sri Lanka
Partheepan, N and Yogendrarajah, R.
Discussant: Dr. S. D. L. Kongahawatte, Department of Finance, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. |
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| 2.30 pm | EFMP/EF/03 | Impact of Microfinance on Women Empowerment; Evidence from Galle District
Amarasinghe, A.A.M.D. and Chathurangi, N.D.A.
Discussant: Prof. S. Kodithuwakku, Department of Business Finance, University of Peradeniya. |
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| 3.00 pm | EFMP/EF/06 | Examining the Factors Affecting SME Performance: The Mediating Role of Social Media Adoption
Salomi,J.J.and Pratheesh,T.
Discussant: Prof. S.P. Premaratna, Department of Economics, University of Colombo. |
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| 3.30pm | EFMP/EF/07 | Factors Affecting the Growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Study in Jaffna and Nallur Divisional Secretariat.
Diluxshana,S. and Dimon Ford,J.S.
Discussant: Dr.G.T.W.Sriyani, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Ruhuna. |
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| 4.00 pm | END OF SESSION | ||
Parallel Sessions-E
| DATE | June 23rd 2023 | ||
| Meeting ID | 612 5060 3338 | Passcode:2*wkp=Zq | |
| TRACK | Financial and Monetary Economics | ||
| CHAIRPERSON | Prof. Lalith P. Samarakoon
Department of Finance, Opus College of BusinessUniversity of St. Thomas St. Paul, Minnesota, USA |
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| COORDINATOR | Mrs.J.S.Dimon ford | ||
| TIME | ID | TITLE & AUTHOR(s) | |
| 1.30 pm | EFMP/FME/01 | Do Foreign Competitive Pressures Impact the Marginal Value of Cash within Organizations? Evidence from the U.S.
Weerathunga,W.D.
Discussant: Dr. N. Ravinthirakumaran, Department of Economics , University of Vavuniya. |
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| 2.00 pm | EFMP/FME/02 | Transformation of Consumer buying behavior in economic crisis in North East region
Delcia
Discussant: Dr. T.R Wijesundara, Department of Business Management, University of Ruhuna. |
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| 2.30 pm | EFMP/FME/03 | LSTM Based Stock Market Performance Prediction: A Case of Colombo Stock Exchange
Samarawickrama, I. D. W. and Pallegedara, A.
Discussant: Prof. P. Pratheepkanth, Professor in Accounting , University of Jaffna. |
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| 3.00 pm | EFMP/CF/06 | Moderating Effect of Exchange Rate on The Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Firms’ Performance: Evidence from Consumer Services Companies Listed in CSE
Umanakenan,K. and Kengatharan,L.
Discussant: Prof. A. R. Ajward, Department of Accounting, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. |
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| 3.30 pm | EFMP/PF/01 | A Study on increasing number of Tourists is an Engine for Making Public Finance in Sri Lanka? and its Challenges.
Navirathan, V., Vijayakumar, S. and Jeyarajah, S.
Discussant: Prof. S. Kodithuwakku, Department of Business Finance, University of Peradeniya. |
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| 4.00 pm | END OF SESSION | ||
Parallel Sessions-F
| DATE | June 23rd, 2023 | ||
| Meeting ID | 653 0234 2160 | Passcode: Slfa2023+ | |
| TRACK | Corporate Finance | ||
| CHAIRPERSON | Prof. D. A. I. Dayarathne
Department of Accountancy and Finance, Faculty of Management Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka |
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| COORDINATOR | Mrs.M.Gowtham | ||
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| 1.30 pm | EFMP/BF/03 | Financial Socialization: A Deep-Rooted Cause of Financial Well-Being
Munasinghe,S,C. and Buvanendra,S. Discussant: Dr. J. S. Kumari, Department of Accountancy and Finance, University of Rajarata. |
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| 2.00 pm | EFMP/CF/01 | Relationship between Dividend Policy and Shareholders’ Wealth: Evidence from Listed Food, Beverage and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka
Ajintha, P and Kengatharan, L Discussant: Dr. M.G.P.D. Menike, Department of Business, University of Peradeniya. |
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| 2.30 pm | EFMP/CF/02 | Intellectual Capital and Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from Listed Capital Goods Companies in Sri Lanka
Keerthana,G. and Balagobei, S.
Discussant: Dr. Tharindu C. Ediriwickrama, Department of Finance, University of Colombo. |
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| 3.00 pm | EFMP/CF/04 | Impact of Financial Distress on Financial Performance: Special Reference to Licensed
Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka Kabishka,T. and Vijayakumaran,R.
Discussant:Mr. MMSKB Bogamuwa. Department of Insurance and Valuation, Wayamba University. |
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| 3.30pm | EFMP/CF/05 | A Study of Financial Distress in the Hotel Industry: Evidence from Listed Hotels on the Colombo Stock Exchange
Mithila,G. and Kengarathan,L.
Discussant: Mrs. Nishani Mudalige, Department of Business Finance, University of Peradeniya. |
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| 4.00 pm | END OF SESSION | ||