SEC and CSE host another investor forum in Trincomalee

From left: NDB Securities Manager Research Niroshan De Silva, SEC Director External Relations and Capital Market Education Tushara Jayaratne and CSE Senior Vice President, Marketing Niroshan Wijesundere

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) successfully conducted an investor forum on 28 March at the JKAB Beach Resort, Trincomalee.  

The forum was organised with the objective of raising awareness on the importance of investor education and investor protection.

The forum attracted over 160 participants. Majority of the participants were interested in exploring new opportunities of investing in the stock market.

The forum provided valuable insights on investor education and investor protection. 

SEC Director External Relations and Capital Market Education Tushara Jayaratne provided a basic knowledge of investments, the process of investing, and the pros and cons of investing in the stock market. A session to create awareness on the CSE Mobile App was conducted by CSE Senior Executive, Digital Products Shanika Ramanayake. 

Furthermore, an analysis of the sectoral performance and market opportunities was presented by NDB Securities Ltd. Manager Research Niroshan De Silva.

A panel discussion was held with the participation of Tushara Jayaratne, Niroshan De Silva, and CSE Senior Vice President, Marketing Niroshan Wijesundere, providing an opportunity for participants to clarify any doubts from the panellists.

The participants were also given the opportunity to meet Investment Advisors from stock brokerage firms; Asha Securities Ltd., First Capital Equities Ltd., Bartleet Religare Securities Ltd., LOLC Securities Ltd. and NDB Securities Ltd.

The SEC and CSE have planned more investor forums this year, in locations such as Colombo, Negombo, and Batticaloa in order to create awareness via investor education and protection whilst highlighting the importance of financial literacy.