Negombo CSE branch nets Rs. 11m turnover on first day

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened a Branch office in Negombo on August at Greens Road, Negombo.

The Branch office was opened by Ms. Surekha Sellahewa, Chief Executive Officer of the CSE, by switching on the Automated Trading System at the Branch, in the presence of a large gathering of senior officials of the CSE and SEC, CEOs of member firms which will be represented in Negombo, investors and other stakeholders from the area.

Manager - Business Development of the CSE, Tushara Jayaratne delivered the opening address. The vote of thanks was delivered by Manager, Negombo Branch Susantha Bandara.

The branch which houses 10 stockbroker firms at the CSE recorded a total turnover of Rs. 11 Mn on the first day of trading.

The branch office provides an opportunity for investors in and around Negombo to actively participate in live trading at the CSE.