First post-pandemic Invest Sri Lanka Forum in Dubai

The first-ever post-pandemic Sri Lanka Investor Forum to woo foreign funds to the capital market concluded successfully on Friday with a strong turnout of top Dubai-based Sri Lankans across multiple industries. The multi-stakeholder initiative was championed by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in association with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in UAE and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates. It also marked the resumption of overseas roadshows successfully carried out prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting global portfolio investors to Sri Lankan listed equities and debt. Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal was the keynote speaker at the first-ever post-pandemic Sri Lanka Investor Forum held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai. It drew over 180 participants. Here are some highlights.