📈 SEC & CSE Launch 'A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone' Initiative in Monaragala & Batticaloa

• Initiative & Outreach: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched the "A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone" initiative to expand capital market participation and awareness beyond the Western Province. • Forum Participation: Regional forums held in Monaragala (July 16) and Batticaloa (July 18) attracted over 500 participants. The first 400 attendees opening accounts were eligible for SEC/CSE-sponsored investment coupons to support equity investments and unit trusts. • Market & Sector Coverage: Sessions featured macroeconomic insights from Central Bank economists, alongside introductory guidance on stockbroking and the unit trust industry from leading financial firms. • Capital Market Performance: The drive comes amid a 6-year rally in Sri Lanka's capital market, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) surging 360% from 4,846 points in May 2020 to 22,310.80 points by end-May 2026—representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of ~28.98%.