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Rusiru Abeyasinghe of John Keells Group calls TRI-ZEN a strong investment play.
Its success is driven by expatriate demand for condominium living as well as solid rental yields and tourism growth.
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/URlMbNukSd4
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When TRI-ZEN launched, it brought new life to urban living in Colombo.
Nadeem Shums of John Keells Group notes strong rental demand and owner-occupier interest prove the concept is still viable today. Vauxhall DSTRCT is JKP's next chapter, with the same winning formula, and the same prime neighbourhood.
Watch the full conversation at https://youtu.be/URlMbNukSd4.
An Echelon brand partnership with John Keells Properties
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5 days ago | [YT] | 6
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John Keells Properties is the only developer in Sri Lanka to use escrow accounts, meaning an investor’s money is used for the intended project and remains locked until construction milestones are met. No exceptions.
Watch the full conversation at https://youtu.be/URlMbNukSd4.
An Echelon brand partnership with John Keells Properties
#Echelon #JohnKeellsProperties #PropertyInvestment #EscrowAccounts #RealEstateSriLanka #InvestorConfidence #SmartInvesting
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 6
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Rukshan Bharatha of Deloitte Sri Lanka and the Maldives says compliance alone does not make an organisation responsible.
Companies must actively identify risks and put proper plans in place to build stakeholder trust, enabling sustainable business growth and contributing positively to the wider economy.
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The introduction of sustainability standards aims to reduce subjective reporting by establishing structured requirements for disclosures, says Malinda Boyagoda of Deloitte Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
As adoption becomes mandatory in certain sectors, the overall quality and reliability of sustainability reporting will likewise improve.
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4
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Investors tend to favour safer funds during uncertain times and become more open to growth-focused investments as the economy recovers.
Amaya Nagodavithane of NDB Wealth says understanding these market cycles helps fund managers guide clients toward opportunities that match changing confidence and conditions.
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 2
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Oversight is moving beyond checking past problems to spotting future risks early, says Anthony Crasto of Deloitte South Asia
It focuses on identifying possible threats in advance and putting safeguards in place, especially in large organisations.
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4
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Priyal Mendis of NDB Wealth believes AI and automation are better described as enablers of a larger technology strategy.
By supporting efficiency, integration, and data-driven decision-making, they help build a scalable, reliable, and customer-focused financial services platform.
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 2
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Daham Hettiarachchi of NDB Wealth points out that while Sri Lankans are largely comfortable using banks, many are unfamiliar with wealth management and investment options.
By increasing awareness and offering simple, low-risk products as a starting point, more people can gradually build confidence, explore different funds, and grow their wealth over time.
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5
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Nisansala Paranayapa, Chief People Officer at Union Assurance, says that the organisation is intentional about being inclusive, and that shows up clearly in their policies. One example that stands out is their parental leave policy, where fathers receive 100 days of parental leave, a move that signals how seriously Union Assurance takes its people-first strategy.
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