Adrian D. Perera

RAM Holdings is a leading provider of independent credit research and advisory services. Their forte is in the provision of unparalleled insights into the Malaysian bond market to help guide their clients’ decision making processes and also in other value-added services that complement their requirements. RAM Holdings (formerly known as Rating Agency Malaysia Berhad) was established in November 1990 as a catalyst for the domestic debt-capital market and as the nation’s first credit-rating agency. Their shareholders comprise both local and foreign financial institutions. On 1 July 2007, their rating operations were novated to a newly formed subsidiary, RAM Rating Services Berhad (“RAM Ratings”). Today, RAM Holdings spearheads the cultivation of new businesses and continues to provide training as well as economic research that promotes financial and credit expertise, in addition to soft skills. At RAM Holdings, they have three main subsidiaries that take care of their clients’ needs RAM Ratings and RAM Ratings (Lanka) Limited (which provide credit-rating services in their respective markets), and RAM Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd (which supplies innovative risk-management solutions as well as strategic business and advisory services). They also have 2 units within the holding company that furnish economic research and training services areas in which they possess more than a decade of experience. Through their solid infrastructure and diversity of skills, they are able to assign expert teams that provide in-depth analysis on the domestic debt-capital market to both issuers and investors as well as consultancy and business advisory services. As part of their initial ventures en route to their longer-term vision, RAM Holdings has established affiliations with internationally renowned Standard and Poor’s. They are also directly involved in other developing markets such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. In the regional arena, RAM Holdings is a member of the Association of Credit Rating Agencies in Asia (or ACRAA). Furthermore, they provide technical assistance and training to Bangladesh’s Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (or CRISL). Through their presence in these international financial markets, RAM Holdings is able to keep their finger on the pulse of global developments and activities. As the nation’s premier credit-rating agency and provider of advisory services, they are well poised to provide guidance by furnishing insightful advise and service of exceptional quality, integrity and objectivity.

Part of Ram Holdings Bhd., Lanka Ratings Ltd. is a company that provides credit rating services for the Sri Lankan bond market. The company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. from Ceylinco Consolidated on May 11, 2005. Lanka Ratings was acquired by Ram Holdings Bhd.

Sri Lanka Institute of Directors conducts professional development programmes. The company was founded by Desh. Ken Balendra in 200 and is headquartered in Colombo, Srilanka.

Golden Horse Palace Bhd. operates hotels. It also offers lifestyle services with health screening services, wellness program, entertainment, and leisure. The company was founded on July 11, 1992 and is headquartered in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.

CIMB Foundation operates as non-profit organization for sustainable community benefits. It specializes in areas including community development, sports and education. The company was founded in November 2007 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Bank Negara Malaysia provides banking services. It operates as a financial advisor to the government, a banker for currency issue and a holder of international reserves and safeguards the value of ringgit. The company was founded in January, 1959 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Seloga Holdings Bhd. operates as a holding company. The firm engages in the property development and construction activities. It offers agriculture farmland, oil and gas, power plants, concessions, infrastructure development and waste management. The company was founded on September 26, 1995 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

KAF Investment Bank Bhd. operates as an investment bank. It deals with money market instruments and trading in debt securities. The firm also offers capital market advisory services such as fund raising via the issuance of private debt securities, equity and equity linked securities. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd. (Dhaka Branch) provides commercial banking and financial services. It offers savings, current, card, mobile, evening, online and holiday banking. The company is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka provides accounting and auditing services. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Eap Holdings Ltd. provides news and entertainment television channel services. The private company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The CEO of the Sri Lankan company is Sumathipala Kariyawasam.

Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd. manufactures and supplies health care and pharmaceutical products. It offers herbal health and personal care, essential oils and oleoresins, and generic aurveda products. The comapny was founded by Devapriya Nugawela in 1982 and is headquartered in Malinda, Sri Lanka.

SME Corp. Malaysia provides infrastructure facilities, financial assistance, advisory services, market access, and other support programs for small businesses. The non-profit company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

LankaClear Pvt Ltd. is the National Payment Network of Sri Lanka, committed to promoting electronic payments in the country. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of Sri Lanka and is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan company has replaced the previous physical cheque clearing system with an image-based cheque clearing system, bringing down the clearing cycle to the next business day. LankaClear is assisting all banks and non-banking financial institutions to connect with the National Switch in all possible domains, thus permeating the benefits of electronic payments to every segment of society. The company also offers faster, secure, convenient, and affordable payment solutions. Channa de Silva has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Part of Rhb Bank Bhd., RHB Insurance Bhd. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. is a Malaysian company that provides various insurance services. Oliver Tan has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Bond Pricing Agency (Malaysia) Sdn. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. is a premier source of market-neutral evaluated prices and data on MYR bonds. The Malaysian company provides cutting edge solutions to meet the ever-expanding valuation and data needs of market participants.

The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) provides strategic advisory and consultancy services to the government and industry in Malaysia. MIGHT was founded by Omar bin Abdul Rahman and is based in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia, with subsidiaries in Malaysia. MIGHT is a market-driven technological partnership think-tank that identifies technology and business opportunities through foresight practices and methodology. The Malaysian company fosters talent and capacity building through policy interventions and flagship programs.

Part of Hektar Group, Hektar Asset Management Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. is a leading Malaysian real estate investment trust that focuses on creating community-focused shopping centers in various parts of Peninsular Malaysia. The Malaysian company's portfolio consists of six well-established shopping centers, including Subang Parade, Mahkota Parade, Wetex Parade, Central Square, Kulim Central, and Segamat Central, providing good geographical diversification to the REIT. The company aims to enhance the long-term value of the portfolio via key operating, investment, and capital management strategies.