SEC reaches milestone

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) commenced its 25th anniversary celebrations last week amidst multi-religious observances at its secretariat under the auspices of Chairman, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, Commission Members, Acting Director General, Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara, Deputy Director General, Dhammika Perera, Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange, Krishan Balendra and invitees from the industry.

The SEC has lined-up several activities to mark its 25th anniversary celebrations. The launch of a coffee table book on the SEC, a corporate documentary in all three languages, 'Investment Day', an exhibition comprising presentations and educational stalls with the participation of all stakeholders, a live 18-week, one-hour television series and the release of two books on investing in the capital market written in Sinhala and English are some of them. These activities will be carried out as part of SEC's initiative to impart financial literacy throughout the country.

More than 600 students of the Capital Market Education and Training section of the SEC who have successfully completed courses in Certificate in Capital Markets, Registered Investment Advisor, Diploma in Capital Markets and Certificate in Financial Journalism will receive their awards at a ceremony in December 2012.