📈 Sri Lanka Resumes Australia 'Invest Sri Lanka' Forums After 9 Years

• Overview & Events: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) are hosting the 'Invest Sri Lanka' Investor Forums in Sydney and Melbourne from 17th to 20th August 2026. This marks the first Australian roadshow since 2017, targeting institutional investors and the diaspora. • Market Growth & Valuation: The All-Share Price Index (ASPI) expanded by 360% (CAGR of ~28.98%), surging from 4,846 points in May 2020 to 22,310.80 points by May 2026. Sri Lanka’s market Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 11.20x— Asia's 2nd lowest. • Australian Inflows & Inbound Remittances: Following the 2017 forum, Australian buy turnover rose over 700% from LKR 72.9mn to LKR 603.8mn in six months. By end-2025, buy turnover hit Rs. 1.85 bn, establishing Australia as a top-10 source for foreign market inflows and diaspora remittances. • Key Stakeholders: Key participants include the capital markets, banking sector (Platinum sponsor HNB Group), real estate & infrastructure (CHEC Port City Colombo), and the Board of Investment (BOI).