Category: Markets
SEC approves new Listing Board and Rules for SOEs
Capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), has approved the creation of a separate Listing Board and Listing Rules at the Colombo bourse to facilitate the entry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to the Capital Market. This is in response to the Government’s policy to expedite reforms in SOEs, improve their […]
CSE to introduce Regulated Short Selling through Stock Borrowing & Lending to enhance trading opportunities
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the introduction of two significant initiatives shortly, Regulated Short Selling (RSS) through Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL), which are aimed at enhancing trading opportunities and flexibility for investors. In this regard, the CSE conducted an awareness session on RSS and SBL, to the institutional and high […]
SEC Announces Enhanced Corporate Governance Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka has announced revisions to Corporate Governance Rules applicable to entities listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange with effect from 1st October 2023. High standards of Corporate Governance with accountability and transparency are critical to building investor confidence in the capital market and is therefore a priority […]
Sujeewa Peiris elected to the CSE Board of Directors
Sujeewa Peiris was elected to the Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) with effect from 09th August 2023. He joined Bartleet Group in 1990 and has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of Bartleet Religare Securities (Pvt) Ltd., formerly known as Bartleet Mallory Stockbrokers. Having started his career in stock brokering as a Documentation Officer, Peiris has progressed to become a leading and highly recognized Stockbroker/Investment Advisor licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka […]
CSE and stockbroker firms take lead in attracting Indian firms
“Invest Sri Lanka” is a series of forums organized by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in partnership with Stock Broker Firms, to promote foreign portfolio investment into the Sri Lankan Stock Market by showcasing investment opportunities in leading Sri Lankan listed companies. The investor forums have previously conducted in key foreign markets, including the UK, […]
CFA Society Sri Lanka hosts CEO forum ‘Rebooting Sri Lanka Economy”
A CEO Forum organised by the CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) was held in Colombo recently with a focus on ‘Rebooting the Sri Lankan Economy – Post-Domestic Debt Optimisation’. The event was attended by regulators, senior government officials, business leaders, and CFA Charterholders. The forum was aimed at fostering a constructive dialogue among regulators and […]
CSE to conduct full day of trading from Disaster Recovery site
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is to conduct a planned full day of trading from the Disaster Recovery site using Automated Trading System Disaster Recovery Solution on Friday, 23rd June 2023. The exercise will be an industry wide activity with the participation of all stakeholders, to ensure the preparedness of all participants to meet the […]
HNB, Hemas Holdings & SLT to be included in S&P SL 20 mid-year index rebalance
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following change in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2023 mid-year rebalance. The exclusion and inclusion as announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices, effective from 19th June 2023 (after the market close of 16th June 2023) are presented below. Exclusions […]
Green bonds gain traction in Sri Lanka: Securities and Exchange Commission
By Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Sustainable Financing Sustainable finance refers to any form of financial service integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria into the business or investment decisions for the lasting benefit of both clients and society at large. Presently, a number of securities regulators are focused on whether the sustainable […]
CSE enables issue of Green Bonds by Sri Lankan Companies
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the introduction of listing and trading of Green Bonds for the first time in the Sri Lankan stock market, with effect from 25th April 2023. Under the Green Bonds concept, proceeds are invested exclusively in green projects that generate climate or other environmental benefits, for […]
CSE and CDS revised applicable rules, ensuring consistency with New SEC Act
Pursuant to the enactment of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka Act No 19 of 2021 (New SEC Act), the Stockbroker rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Central Depository Systems (CDS) have been revised in order to ensure consistency with the said New SEC Act. Accordingly, the following rules […]
Colombo Stock Exchange to extend trading hours from next Monday
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has issued a directive to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to extend trading hours from next Monday, 10th April 2023. The trading hours are set out below: Pre-open session – 09.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. Open Auction – at 9.30 a.m. Regular Trading – will commence […]