Securities and Exchange Commission Archives

April 11, 2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), hosted an Issuer Forum in Gampaha aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in exploring avenues for capital raising through listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The forum, titled “Redefining the Trajectory of Your Business”, provided guidance […]

March 9, 2025

The ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum 2025, hosted by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Stockbroker industry is scheduled to take place on 27th and 28th of March 2025 at the Shangri-La Colombo. The forum will feature high-ranking officials, including […]

January 29, 2025

First Capital Advisory Services (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC/ and Atarah Capital (Private) Limited have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the corporate finance landscape in Sri Lanka. This partnership brings together the strengths, expertise, and networks of both companies to provide […]

October 28, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), conducted an Investor Forum in Matale on 23rd October 2024 at The Grand Mountain Hotel, Matale. The forum is part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness on investor protection and emphasize the importance of educating the public […]

September 12, 2024

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first Sri Lankan bank to receive a licence from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) to operate as a Corporate Finance Advisor [CFA]. The receipt of the CFA licence enables Commercial Bank to provide the advisory services listed under Section 188 of the SEC […]

September 4, 2024

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) delegates paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Mr. Khondoker Rashed Maqsood on 01 September 2024 Sunday at his office, Agargaon, Dhaka. The ICAB delegation comprised of Vice President (Education & Examinations) Mr. MBM Lutful Hadee FCA and CEO […]

July 18, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted an issuer forum titled “Towards a Greener Horizon: Unlocking Opportunities through Sustainability Bonds” recently in Colombo. The forum was aimed at enhancing awareness and building capacity among stakeholders including representatives from […]

April 2, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an Investor Forum held in Dambulla on the 27th of March at the Hotel Sannasa – Dambulla. The forum was organized with the objective of raising awareness on the importance of investor education with regard to the […]

February 21, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted the first Investor Forum for the year 2024 on the 17th of February at the Hotel Oviya – Vavuniya. The forum was organized with the objective of raising awareness on the importance of investor education and investor […]

August 16, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) successfully conducted another investor forum in Negombo at Jetwing Blue on 12th August 2023. The forum was organized with the objective of raising awareness of the importance of investor education and investor protection. The forum attracted approximately 130 […]

Empowering SMEs on Capital Raising Through Listing.

‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Investor Forum in Colombo on 27th and 28th March to Woo Foreign Investors.

First Capital Advisory Services and Atarah Capital Announce Strategic Partnership

SEC and CSE Hold Investor Education Forum in Matale to Promote Informed Stock Market Investments.

ComBank becomes first bank in Sri Lanka to receive Corporate Finance Advisor licence from SEC

ICAB delegates paid a Courtesy call on new BSEC Chairman

Opportunities for Companies to Raise Debt Capital Through Sustainable Bonds for a Greener Future.

SEC and CSE successfully conducts an Investor Forum in Dambulla.

SEC and CSE hosts Investor Forum in Vavuniya.

The SEC and CSE host another Investor Forum in Negombo