SEC and CSE host another Investor Forum in Negombo

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 August 12, 2023.  
The forum was organised with the objective of raising awareness of the importance of investor education and investor protection.
The forum attracted approximately 130 participants, including professionals and business communities in the region. The forum provided valuable insights on investor education and investor protection. 

At the investor forum, SEC Deputy Director General Tushara Jayaratne provided a basic knowledge of investments, process of investing and pros and cons of investing in the stock market. A session to create awareness on the CSE Mobile App was conducted by CSE Kandy Branch Executive Madhawa Aramandeniya. Furthermore, an analysis of the sectoral performance and market opportunities was presented by Softlogic Stockbrokers (Pvt.) Ltd Co-Head of Research Raynal Wickremeratne.

A panel discussion was held with the participation of Jayaratne, Wickremeratne and CSE Kandy Branch Manager Dhananjaya Abeysiriwardena, providing an opportunity for participants to clarify any doubts from the panellists. 
The participants were also given the opportunity to meet investment advisors from stockbrokerage firms and representatives of unit trust management companies.