Key seminar on revision to CSE Listing Rules today

A seminar on proposed amendments to the CSE Listing Rules and its implications to the Capital Market will be held today (24 May) at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

The CSE is in the process of revising its Listing Rules, with a view to further strengthen the enforcement action applicable for non-compliance with the following continuous Listing Requirements: Corporate Governance; Timelines for submission of interim financial statements and annual report; Submission of audited financial statements containing modified audit opinions and emphasis of matter on going concern; Related Party Transactions; and Minimum Public Holding requirements. 

The proposed Listing Rules will have far reaching implications to listed companies. This seminar will address implications to ensure strict compliance by listed entities and also to make the stock market more vibrant and dynamic. 

The speakers at the seminar are Rajeeva Bandaranaike, CEO, Colombo Stock Exchange and Dr. Dayanath Jayasuriya P.C. Former Chairman, Presidents Committee of the International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO), Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka and Insurance Board of Sri Lanka. 

The panellists are Asite Talwatte Former Head Ernest and Young Sri Lanka, Malik Cader Attorney at Law, Former Senior advisor Ministry of Finance and Former Director General Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, and Deva Ellepola Executive Director and Deputy Chairman Acuity Stockbrokers 

The seminar is for: Directors and Senior Managers of listed companies; Company Secretaries; Compliance Officers; Stockbrokers; Unit Trust Management Companies; Insurance Companies; Accountants and Lawyers. The seminar is organised by Asian Pathfinder Legal Consultancy Services.