SEC reaffirms strong support for CFA Society SL Capital Market Awards

The eagerly anticipated 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2025, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams. 

It has been a flagship event in the CFA Society Sri Lanka calendar since its inception in 2012 and is among the most sought-after accolades recognising and rewarding excellence in the local capital markets. 

As in past editions, this year’s CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards also looks to provide insights from the stakeholders spanning industry participants and the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC).

Within the local capital market sphere, the SEC is tasked with the duty of ensuring that the financial markets fulfil their fundamental purpose – i.e. capital formation, funding economic growth and creating opportunities for investors and business alike. 

The market regulator must also strike a balance between governance and dynamic market developments and with the enactment of the new SEC Act in 2021, the SEC has significantly strengthened strategic reform work to uphold the integrity of the Sri Lankan capital markets. This landmark legislation is said to combat market misconduct more effectively, enshrining corporate governance standards and safeguarding investor protection and rights.

With a long-standing collaborative partnership, the SEC has continued to engage with CFA Society Sri Lanka throughout the past 20 years to uplift the local capital markets. 

The SEC has been a steadfast supporter of the CFA Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards, with SEC Chairman Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara stating, “The CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards serve as a vital platform in fostering, acknowledging and rewarding professionals who set benchmarks for excellence in our capital market industry. By celebrating those who adhere to strong standards in equity research, disclosure levels, corporate governance and investor relations, the awards have no doubt raised the bar for market participants.”

He added, “It is encouraging to see strong and consistent participation from across the industry, including the unit trust sector, research analysts and listed entities for investor relations and corporate governance reporting. This diversity reflects the growing recognition of the awards and their relevance across the capital market value chain. I hope to see even greater participation in the years ahead, as we continue to foster a culture of excellence and transparency in Sri Lanka’s capital markets.”