Kurunegala Investor Forum generates strong interest amongst domestic investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) organised yet another investor education program in Kurunegala. It was the 10th domestic investor forum under the program series titled ‘Kotas Welenda Pola: Nagarayen Nagarayate’.The forum was held at Kandyan Reach on 19 May. The forum attracted overwhelming repose with an attendance of over 250 individuals.

Kotas Welenda Pola: Nagarayen Nagarayate is a joint initiative of the SEC and CSE geared at improving financial literacy (capital market) in the country. Accordingly, forums were held in Colombo, Negombo, Jaffana, Kandy, Galle, Batticaloa, Panadura and Bandarawela. These forums focused on increasing awareness on varied investment products and services available for existing and potential investors. ‎

The forum in Kurunegala commenced with a presentation titled ‘Introduction to the Stock Market’ by SMB Securities Ltd. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Prabash Wanigatunge. It was followed by a presentation titled ‘Analysis of opportunities available in the Stock Market’ by CT CLSA Securities Ltd. Executive Director, Research/Strategist Sanjeewa Fernando. Subsequently, a panel discussion was organised with the aim of addressing the concerns faced by the investor community. Tushara Jayaratne, Director, External Relations and Surveillance, SEC, Nishantha Batagalle, Manager, Colombo Branch, CSE and the two presenters served as panellists. The discussion was moderated by Madhawa Aramandeniya, Executive, Kandy Branch, CSE. The need of the SEC and CSE continuing to educate the investor community in Kurunegala on current developments in the capital market was emphasised during the panel discussion.

Further on, Stock Brokers and Unit Trust Management Companies provided the attendees with valuable investment advice. 

The next program will be organised in Embilipitiya on 10 June at Centauria Lake Resort from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.