📈 SEC Defends International Forums as Singapore Equity Investments Triple

• Capital Markets & Foreign Investment: Sri Lankan equity purchases originating from Singapore reached Rs. 7.7 Bn in the 12 months following the August 2025 Invest Sri Lanka Forum, marking a 196% YoY surge compared to Rs. 2.6 Bn in the preceding period. • Market Activity: Foreign participation in stock market turnover rose to 9%, up from 6% in 2025. However, total foreign involvement remains significantly lower than pre-economic crisis levels of 40%. • Key Context: Responding to critics, the SEC highlighted that investment decisions involve a 6–12 month due diligence process. The regulator affirmed that joint CSE roadshows are essential to capital market development and sustaining international engagement to rebuild overseas participation.