Student Investment Advisory Team (SIAT)
Student Investment Advisory Team (SIAT) is an academic-driven student circle established under the Department of Accounting and Finance, focused on enhancing students’ understanding of capital markets, equity investments, and emerging opportunities within the financial ecosystem.
SIAT functions as a knowledge and discussion platform where students explore stock exchanges, business fundamentals, market trends, and new investment opportunities through research, analysis, and structured learning sessions. The circle emphasizes investment literacy, critical thinking, and practical market awareness rather than speculative investing.
Through awareness programs, industry-aligned discussions and research presentations, SIAT contributes to building financially informed students while strengthening the department’s engagement with capital markets and the broader financial services sector.
Vision and Mission
Vision
To shape a student community that deeply understands markets, critically evaluates businesses, and approaches long-term investing with knowledge, discipline, and purpose.
Mission
- To strengthen investment and financial market literacy by educating students on capital markets, equity investing, and market dynamics.
- To develop strong analytical skills through business evaluation, financial analysis, and research-driven discussions.
- To encourage disciplined, long-term investment thinking grounded in fundamentals rather than short-term speculation.
- To provide practical exposure to real-world markets through case studies, market reviews, and industry engagement.
- To build a collaborative platform connecting students, academia, and finance professionals to enhance learning and relevance.
Objectives/ Key focus areas
- Investment Literacy Development
Build a strong foundation in investing by educating students on stock markets, equity instruments, and capital market structures.
- Business & Equity Research
Promote research-driven analysis of companies, industries, and financial statements to understand intrinsic value and long-term potential.
- Long-Term Investment Mindset
Encourage disciplined, long-term investing principles focused on fundamentals rather than short-term market speculation.
- Market Awareness & Exposure
Enhance understanding of market behavior, economic factors, and global and local market trends through discussions and reviews.
- Practical Learning & Skill Building
Provide hands-on exposure through case studies, simulations, research presentations, and analytical exercises.
- Industry & Academic Engagement
Facilitate interaction between students, academia, and finance industry professionals to bridge theory with real-world practice.
Major Projects and initiatives
InvestED – Student Investment Awareness Session [ Feb.3 2026 ]
Current Board of Officials
- President – Dineth Gamage
- Vice President – Senuka Chandunu
- Secretary – Mishel Samarakoon
- Treasurer – Hiruki Jayakody
- Editor – Kaweeja Ariyarathne
- Executive Member – Isurini Kariyapperuma
- Executive Member – Vidhuskan Sivakumar
- Executive Member – Srishankar Shabilashan
- Executive Member – Anuhas Kumarage
- Executive Member – Dinitha Wijerathna
