CSE and SEC empower SMEs on capital raising through listing

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From left: CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike, SEC Director – Corporate Affairs Manuri Weerasinghe, CSE Senior Vice President – Commercial Punyamali Saparamadu, NDB Investment Bank Corporate Advisory Division Senior Management Associate Nikila Dharmadasa, and Mahaweli Coconut Plantations Managing Director and CEO J.F. Fernandopulle

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), hosted an Issuer Forum in Gampaha aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in exploring avenues for capital raising through listing on the CSE.

The forum, titled “Redefining the Trajectory of Your Business,” provided guidance on exploring effective capital-raising avenues, specifically through listing on the Empower and Diri Savi Boards. These Boards offer dedicated listing platforms for SMEs, focusing on sectors such as agribusiness, livestock, energy generation, ICT, and tourism-related ventures.

Attracting over 70 participants, the forum offered valuable insights that were well received.

The main presentation of the evening, delivered by NDB Investment Bank Ltd. Corporate Advisory Division Senior Management Associate Nikila Dharmadasa, educated participants on the benefits of capital generation and mobilisation through listing on the CSE, outlining the processes and advantages for businesses ready to grow beyond traditional financing models.

A panel discussion on “The Journey Towards Listing and Life After Listing” featured SEC Director – Corporate Affairs Manuri Weerasinghe, CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Nikila Dharmadasa, and Mahaweli Coconut Plantations PLC Managing Director and CEO J.F. Fernandopulle. The session was moderated by CSE Senior Vice President – Commercial Punyamali Saparamadu. The panel offered practical perspectives on preparing for a listing, regulatory expectations, and the business journey post-listing.

This initiative reflects the continued commitment of the SEC and CSE to broaden access to capital market opportunities for SMEs across Sri Lanka, enabling them to scale sustainably while contributing meaningfully to the national economy.

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