CSE Organizes Forum to Increase Awareness of Alternative Investment Options
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) hosted a special awareness session titled “Creating Opportunities for Wealth Creation and Diversification” recently at the Hilton, Colombo.
The main objective of the forum was to raise awareness among investors regarding the variety of alternative instruments available at the CSE, which can be considered in addition to traditional equity investments, and how these products can yield returns.
Drawing in over 160 participants, this significant gathering brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, primary dealers, fund managers, and rating agencies.
Giving the opening remarks, Mr. Dilshan Wirasekera, Chairman of the CSE, mentioned, “Historically, the Colombo Stock Exchange was equity-dominated. However, thanks to the foresight of current and previous SEC chairs, a joint committee for product development introduced products such as stock borrowing and lending, short selling, and sustainable bonds, including green and blue bonds. We also launched infrastructure bonds and Islamic financial products to attract significant capital from the Middle East and Southeast Asia.”
Addressing the participants, Mr. Faizal Salieh, Chairman of the SEC, expressed, “Our focus on sustainability-linked products aims to attract ESG-conscious investors who prioritize transparency and global standards. Additionally, the Joint Committee is advancing high-grade corporate debt trading, expanding sustainable bonds to include social bonds, and establishing a Central Counterparty (CCP) system, paving the way for new products such as derivatives and risk hedging instruments at the CSE.”
The Colombo Stock Exchange recently hosted a session to increase awareness about alternative investment instruments available alongside traditional equity investments. Over 160 participants attended, including institutional investors, fund managers, and rating agencies. The event highlighted the introduction of products such as stock borrowing and lending, short selling, sustainable bonds, infrastructure bonds, and Islamic financial products. The focus is on attracting ESG-conscious investors and advancing high-grade corporate debt trading, sustainable bonds, social bonds, and establishing a Central Counterparty system for new products like derivatives and risk hedging instruments. This initiative aims to create opportunities for wealth creation and diversification in the market.
