Boost for Capital Market literacy

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) as the capital market regulator is entrusted with the task of developing the capital market of Sri Lanka, apart from its regulators functions. In keeping with the mandate, SEC introduced a qualification framework for capital market professionals with the intention of enhancing the level of financial literacy and professionalism among practitioners, stakeholders and general public of Sri Lanka. The programmes specified in the qualification framework are implemented through the Capital Market Education, Training and Research (CMET) division, which is the Education & training arm of the SEC.

CMET facilitates continuous professional development for market professionals, strengthen and uplift the financial sector organizations to be in line with global standards. Further, develop specialized programmes for listed companies to disseminate emerging global best practices in order to bridge the knowledge gap between domestic and global organizations. CMET also facilitate research projects to assist the development of the capital market.

During year 2013, CMET conducted various programmes targeting different segments such as professionals employed in the financial sector, journalists and investors.

On 12 February 2014, CMET conducted its 3rd annual Certificate and Diploma Awards presentation ceremony at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for all successful students who completed the Certificate in Capital Markets (CCM), Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and Diploma in Capital Markets (DCM) programmes.

Over 250 students received there awards at this vivid event where the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Mr Ajith Nivard Cabraal was the chief guest.
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