Representatives of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) were recently hosted by NASDAQ at NASDAQ MarketSite – the commercial marketing presence of the NASDAQ stock market and the location for Market Bell Ceremonies at New York's Times Square.

The visit was conducted on the sidelines of the “Invest Sri Lanka” capital market promotion in New York and included a discussion between the Sri Lankan delegation and NASDAQ Vice Chairman Mr. Meyer “Sandy” Frucher. The SEC was represented by Commission Members Mr. Ranel Wijesinha, Ms. Dilshani Wijayawardana and Director General Mr. Vajira Wijegunawardane while the CSE was represented by Chairman Mr. Ray Abeywardena, CEO Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Head of Market Development Mr. Niroshan Wijesundere and Senior Executive Mr. Sheraj Obeyesekere.

The Invest Sri Lanka Forum organized by the CSE and SEC in New York drew a strong interest among the investor community in New York, where remarks made by policy makers and capital market leaders on the economic outlook for the country and investment opportunities surrounding progressive reforms were well received. 

About CSE: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) operates the only stock market in Sri Lanka and is responsible for providing a transparent and regulated environment where companies and investors can come together. The CSE is a company that is limited by guarantee established under the Laws of Sri Lanka. The CSE is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and is a mutual exchange consisting of 15 Members and 19 Trading Members. All Members and Trading Members are licensed by the SEC to operate as Stockbrokers. For more information, please visit: www.cse.lk