Bandarawela Investor Forum generates overwhelming response

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) successfully concluded the ninth domestic investor forum titled ‘Kotas Welenda Pola: Nagarayen Nagarayate’ at Kanmark Holiday Resort, Bandarawela on 12 May. 

The forum generated keen interest amongst different investor segments within the locality and over 250 participants attended the forum. The SEC and CSE embarked on this islandwide project with the aim of improving financial literacy (capital market). Focus was on increasing awareness on varied investment products and services available for existing and potential investors. ‎

The forum commenced with a presentation titled ‘Introduction to the Stock Market’ by Kapila Pathirage, Director Sales, Acuity Stock Brokers Ltd. It was followed by a presentation titled ‘Analysis of opportunities available in the Stock Market’ by Sidath Kalyanarathna, Deputy General Manager and Head of Group Research, Assetline Securities Ltd./David Peiris Motor Company Ltd. 

The presentations were followed by a panel discussion. Tushara Jayaratne, Director, External Relations and Surveillance, SEC, Niroshan Wijesundere, Head of Market Development, CSE and the two presenters served as panellists. The discussion was moderated by Priyantha Heenpelle, Senior Executive, Matara Branch, CSE. 

Further on, Stock Brokers and Unit Trust Management Companies provided investors with valuable investment advice and facilitated the creation of new Central Depository System (CDS) accounts for first time investors. 

The continued enthusiasm shown by participants throughout the series reflects the need for such projects to continue. Accordingly, the next program will be organised in Kurunegala on the 19 May at the Kandyan Reach Hotel from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.