Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka's fintech sector has produced several companies that have transformed the way people communicate, transact and participate in the digital economy. However, according to entrepreneur and FinTech Forum Sri Lanka Board Director Dhanika Perera, the country's next phase of growth will depend not only on successful companies, but on the strength of the ecosystem that supports innovation.

Drawing on his experience as the founder of Helakuru and PayHere, Perera says many of the challenges facing the industry, including regulation, interoperability, financial inclusion, digital literacy and technology adoption, cannot be solved by individual organisations alone. "Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I've learned ...