The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) has launched a new Sector Group focused on finance and financial services.
The ECCSL already has four active Sector Working Groups in travel and tourism, transport and logistics, food and agriculture and power and energy and is soon to launch a group for ICT and Technology. However, given the current economic situation, the ECCSL has prioritised the Finance Group.
“A focus on financial matters is the clear need of the hour,” said President of the ECCSL, Arnold Perera.
Facilitated by ECCSL Member Erik Versavel, Country Manager, ING Shared Services, an initial meeting was held on May 18 to discuss the focus, workings and activities. To get the broadest and most knowledgeable input, invitations were extended to European Embassies and High Commissions, Consulting and Audit companies,
The key priorities on which the new group will focus and some initial activities to take place in the weeks ahead, including an event to discuss case studies of debt restructuring and another to discuss managing subsidies.
Members and other stakeholders will receive invitations to these events as and when they are scheduled.