📈 SEC & CSE Investor Forums Draw 600+ Participants in Anuradhapura & Jaffna

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted their 'Samata Kotasak, Samata Ekakayak' investor forums in Anuradhapura and Jaffna to boost capital market participation outside the Western Province. • Key Highlights & Turnout • Attracted over 600 participants across both locations. • Aimed at educating first-time investors on unit trusts and experienced investors on direct equities via stockbroking firms. • Market Performance & Data • The All-Share Price Index (ASPI) rose from 5,320 points (Aug 2020) to 21,315 points (Aug 2026), marking a 300% total growth (approx. 26% CAGR). • Market is trading at a low P/E ratio of 11.03x relative to global markets. • Capital market gains remain tax-free compared to traditional avenues.