The ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum 2025, hosted by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Stockbroker industry is scheduled to take place on the 27th and 28th of March 2025 at the Shangri-La Colombo.
The forum will feature high-ranking officials, including government policymakers, regulators, representatives of leading listed companies and stockbroker firms, who will present a unified vision of Sri Lanka’s potential as a dynamic investment hub.
The forum will bring together key stakeholders from local and international markets, fostering connections and partnerships that drive mutual growth. This includes foreign institutional investors & fund managers, local fund managers and institutional investors as well as industry leaders, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Sri Lanka’s economy is undergoing a commendable revival, positioning its capital market as an attractive diversification option for global investors and offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the country’s growth story. YoY returns for 2023 and 2024 have been in positive territory with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) and S&P SL20 providing returns of 25.50% and 16.42% respectively in 2023, and the ASPI by 49.66% and the S&P SL20 by 58.46% in 2024. The trend in indices have continued into 2025 with both indices in positive range with significant improvement in market volumes and turnover particularly over the last two years.
In 2024, the market also recorded a positive net inflow of USD 66.5 Mn, alongside the highest capital raised in a single year reaching USD 568.61 Mn.
The stability and success achieved on the economic front coupled with the political stability in the country has reinforced investor confidence. This administration’s commitment to reducing state expenditure, advancing external debt restructuring, adhering to the IMF reform program amidst currency stability and a low-interest rate environment has bolstered Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and stock market growth.
The conclusion of Sri Lanka’s international debt restructuring has improved the sovereign credit rating, reducing default risk and enhancing confidence in new issuances. Furthermore, with a market P/E of 8.7x, the Sri Lankan stock market stands out as an attractive option relative to more expensive peer markets.
Against the backdrop of significant reforms and positive economic developments, the Sri Lankan capital market is conducive to attracting investment and creating opportunities for institutional investors and fund managers globally.
Participants will gain access to a series of sessions offering in-depth insights into Sri Lanka’s capital markets, economic outlook, investment opportunities including access to engage with Sri Lanka’s top corporates. These sessions will highlight the resilience and potential of the market, showcasing recent policy reforms, improved infrastructure, and a robust ecosystem that supports sustainable investment.
The Platinum Sponsors for Invest Sri Lanka 2025 are HNB Investment Bank and Asia Securities.
Capital TRUST Holdings Limited, Bartleet Religare Securities (Pvt) Ltd, CT CLSA Securities (Pvt) Ltd, Asha Securities Ltd, First Guardian Equities (Pvt) Ltd, Softlogic Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd, and LOLC Securities Ltd, have come onboard as the Silver sponsors.
Event partners are Singapore Sri Lanka Business Association, CFA Society Sri Lanka, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Sri Lanka and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
