CT SMITH Holdings Renews Partnership with CFA Society Sri Lanka to Support Financial Sector Development
CT SMITH Holdings and CFA Society Sri Lanka have renewed their Silver Partnership for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s financial services industry through professional excellence, ethical practices, and strong governance.
The continued collaboration aims to support capital market development initiatives while contributing to the broader growth of Sri Lanka’s financial sector by promoting industry standards, knowledge sharing, and responsible practices.
At the partnership signing ceremony, Ms. Cecilia Page Muttukumaru, Chairman of CT SMITH Holdings, presented the sponsorship cheque to Rashmi Peiris Paranavitane, CFA, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka.
Commenting on the renewed partnership, Rashmi Peiris Paranavitane, CFA, President of CFA Society Sri Lanka, said, “We are pleased to continue our partnership with CT SMITH Holdings for the fourth consecutive year. Their ongoing support reflects a strong commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s financial services industry. Together, we look forward to promoting ethical practices, professional standards, and meaningful dialogue within the capital market.”
Ms. Cecilia Page Muttukumaru, Chairman of CT SMITH Holdings, said, “We are proud to renew our collaboration with CFA Society Sri Lanka as a Silver Partner. At CT SMITH Holdings, we strongly support the Society’s mission of advancing professionalism and ethical standards within the industry. We believe this partnership will continue to make a positive contribution towards the growth and development of Sri Lanka’s capital market.”
The renewed Silver Partnership is expected to further enhance industry engagement and support initiatives focused on strengthening Sri Lanka’s financial services ecosystem. Both organisations remain committed to promoting best practices, expanding industry knowledge, and contributing to the long-term development of the capital market.
Sumathi IT Achieves Exclusive HPE Gold Networking Partner Status in Sri Lanka
Sumathi Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (SIT), the technology arm and a subsidiary of Sumathi Holdings, has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s only Gold Partner for networking by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s enterprise technology journey.
The recognition strengthens SIT’s position as a leading enterprise IT systems integrator in Sri Lanka, as organisations increasingly seek to modernise their networks while ensuring reliability, security, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation.
HPE’s Gold Partner status is awarded based on rigorous criteria including certified technical expertise, implementation capabilities, service standards, and business performance. The achievement provides enterprises with greater confidence when selecting technology partners to manage complex infrastructure requirements.
With secure and dependable network infrastructure becoming increasingly vital across sectors such as banking, telecommunications, and government, SIT’s Gold-tier partnership enables organisations to benefit from global expertise, structured implementation support, and solutions aligned with their business objectives.
The partnership is further strengthened by HPE’s comprehensive networking portfolio, including Aruba, HP Networking, and Juniper Networks. This allows SIT to deliver integrated network solutions across campus environments, data centres, and high-performance computing ecosystems, helping organisations build scalable and future-ready digital infrastructure.
Commenting on the achievement, S. Sivasankar, Chief Technology Officer of Sumathi IT, said, “This recognition reflects the depth of capability we have developed over time and our continued commitment to delivering consistent outcomes for our customers. As organisations place greater emphasis on reliability and long-term value, our focus remains on providing solutions that are resilient, adaptable, and aligned with evolving business needs.”
With more than two decades of industry experience and a customer base exceeding 500 organisations across banking, government, and telecommunications sectors, SIT continues to support Sri Lanka’s enterprise landscape by combining global technology partnerships with strong local expertise to strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure.
CT SMITH Holdings Partners with CFA Society Sri Lanka to Strengthen the Country’s Financial Services Industry
