John Keells Forum Explores Property and Equity Investment Strategies for Long-Term Wealth
COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — John Keells Properties and John Keells Stock Brokers brought together real estate, capital markets and wealth management professionals at ‘The Investment Playbook’, an investment forum examining how property and equities can complement each other within diversified portfolios.
Held on October 29 at The Residences at Cinnamon Life, the invitation-only event explored investment opportunities, underlying asset values and the balance between capital appreciation, income, liquidity and risk.
Under the theme “The Investment Playbook – Rethinking Wealth Across Markets”, speakers examined the economic forces shaping investment decisions in Sri Lanka and the role of different asset classes in long-term financial planning.
Maybank Investment Banking Group Head of Research and Regional Head of Financials Thilan Wickramasinghe opened the forum with a regional market outlook. His presentation covered economic developments, interest rates and capital flows, alongside their implications for Sri Lankan investors.
John Keells Stock Brokers Head of Research Navin Ratnayake examined the relationship between listed equities and their underlying property assets. He highlighted the importance of assessing land and property holdings when evaluating listed companies, including how equity investments can provide indirect exposure to real estate.
Ratnayake also led a panel featuring John Keells Property Group Chief Commercial Officer and John Keells Holdings Senior Vice President Nadeem Shums, together with LYNEAR Wealth CEO of Unit Trusts and Head of Equities Asanka Herath.
The discussion considered valuation drivers and the different investment characteristics of property and equities, including their income potential, liquidity and associated risks.
Shums said property investment decisions should extend beyond acquiring land or apartments to include rental income, location fundamentals, capital appreciation and long-term asset value. He added that the forum aimed to encourage investors to assess property within their broader portfolios.
John Keells Stock Brokers Chief Executive Officer and John Keells Holdings Vice President Nithila Talgaswatte emphasised the importance of understanding how different investments behave and how they can support individual financial objectives.
She said equities offer participation in business growth, potential dividend income and exposure to property held by listed companies, while direct real estate investment provides tangible ownership and income potential.
The organisers said the collaboration sought to strengthen investment education by combining property expertise, market research and wealth management perspectives.
The event concluded with a networking session, allowing attendees to engage with speakers and discuss investment strategies and market developments.
