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Rajendra Theagarajah recognised with SLID-ACCA silver award
First Capital Holdings PLC and Janashakthi Finance PLC, subsidiaries of JXG (Janashakthi Group), announced that their Chairman, Rajendra Theagarajah, was honoured with the Silver Award for Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year at the inaugural SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards 2025, in recognition of his leadership, integrity and contribution to strengthening corporate governance standards in Sri Lanka The awards ceremony was hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick attended as Chief Guest, with Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Senior Professor D.B.P.H. Dissabandara as Guest of Honour, and International Finance Corporation Principal Country Officer Victor Antonypillai as Special Guest. Theagarajah was appointed Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director of First Capital Holdings PLC in 2024, and Chairman of Janashakthi Finance PLC in 2022, bringing with him extensive experience in financial services leadership and board stewardship. The SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards 2025 were established to recognise directors who demonstrate excellence in board leadership while advancing professionalism and global best practices in corporate governance. Source : Daily News Post navigation
Effie Worldwide reveals the contenders for its 2025 Global Best of the ...
Effie Worldwide, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, unveiled the 47 Global Grand Contenders for the 2025 Global Best of the Best Effie Awards. The Global Best of the Best Effie Awards celebrate the most impactful work from around the world, spanning 60 countries and over 130 markets. Gold and Grand winners from 2024 Effie Awards programs were eligible to enter, bringing together the strongest work from across Effie’s global network, showcasing success across diverse markets, categories and objectives. The 47 Global Grand Effie contenders advanced through an initial round of judging within their respective categories, spanning 27 industry sectors – from “Brand Content & Entertainment” to “Positive Change: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.” Entries were evaluated by an international jury of senior marketing leaders, who rigorously assessed each case across the full marketing journey – from challenge and objectives through to insight, execution, and measurable results. Each contender has already proven its effectiveness at a local or regional level and now competes on the global stage. This year’s contenders reflect a global mix, with strong representation from markets including Brazil, the Netherlands, US, India, South Africa, Romania, Ukraine, and Canada, among others. Categories such as Positive Change: Social Good – Brands and Sustained Success saw particularly strong competition, underscoring the growing importance of long-term impact and marketing that drives meaningful change.Global Grand winners, along with the Iridium Effie – the single most effective campaign in the world – will be announced later this month.“The Global Best of the Best Effie Awards represent the pinnacle of marketing effectiveness globally,” said Traci Alford, Global CEO of Effie Worldwide. “These contenders have already demonstrated exceptional impact within their markets. Now, they are setting the standard for what effective marketing looks like on a global stage – ideas grounded in insight, brought to life with creativity, and proven through results.”The full list of the 2025 Global Grand Contenders is available here.
Janashakthi IPO Allotment Raises Concerns Amid Strong Oversubscription
As the parent company of Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi Finance PLC, the Janashakthi Group remains a key player in Sri Lanka's financial services sector. However, the controversy surrounding its IPO allocation highlights ongoing concerns about governance practices and fairness in capital market ...
Effie Worldwide Reveals Global Grand Contenders for its 2025 Global ...
NEW YORK, April 22, 2026: Effie Worldwide, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, today unveiled the 47 Global Grand Contenders for the 2025 Global Best of the Best Effie Awards. The Global Best of the Best Effie Awards celebrate the most impactful work from around the world, spanning 60 countries and over 130 markets.
