SEC’s mega Investment Day 2011 today in Colombo

Investment Day 2011, comprising an exhibition and seminar series as part of the 24th anniversary of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will be held today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Investment Day 2011 will comprise of over 50 stalls from the Colombo Stock Exchange and stock broking, unit trust management and top listed companies.

The road shows held so far in Galle, Kandy, Kurunegala, Negombo and Ampara have been a tremendous success with the participation of approximately 1,000 existing/potential investors at each show.

The highlight of Investment Day 2011 is to showcase listed companies on the Colombo Stock Exchange and give potential investors the opportunity to obtain investment advice, discuss investment opportunities with stock broking companies, open CDS accounts to transact in shares, meet unit trust companies and explore investment opportunities in unit trusts. Participants will also get the chance to witness the re-enactment of the open outcry system.

          Investment Day 2011 will also feature prominent professionals from the securities industry, who will address the gathering on a wide spectrum of topics throughout the day, ranging from investing in the stock market, unit trusts and the debt market in all three languages. Entrance will be free of charge.