SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka Launches Central Counterparty for Equity Market

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2025

    The new clearing house, regulated by the SEC, will guarantee equity trades, reduce systemic risk, and align with global standards to attract foreign investment.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka: CSE Announces Rule Amendments to Establish CCP

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2025

    The CSE announced rule amendments to operationalise the CCP, known as CSE Clear. An effective date wasn’t stated, but the launch is expected by early August.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka SEC Approves Short Selling Framework

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 12/10/2023

    The CSE has started conducting virtual workshops to create awareness of regulated short selling and stock borrowing and lending.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sri Lanka Must Provide ‘Adequate Assurances’ for IMF Assistance

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 22/04/2022

    The UNDP says Sri Lanka should introduce a temporary basic income and negotiate “debt-for-nature” swaps. The stock market has been closed all week.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSE Launches New OTC Platform for Corporate Debt Repo

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 20/09/2021

    The new platform will enhance the repo trading mechanism and facilitate a buildup of liquidity in Sri Lanka’s corporate debt market.

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