🔒 SEC Warns Against Misuse of CSE Branding on Social Media

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has issued a strict directive targeting unauthorized activities on social media platforms to protect capital market integrity. • Regulations Enforced: Individuals are strictly prohibited from using the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) name or logo. No unauthorized entity or profile may imply or represent themselves as a "Stock Exchange". • Market Advisories: Only Registered Investment Advisors are legally permitted to publish market predictions, analyses, or investment recommendations online. • Enforcement Action: The SEC warned that strict legal action will be taken against violators in accordance with national capital market regulations to prevent public misdirection.