Inaugural meeting of proposed investors association

The first inaugural meeting of the proposed investors association representing the interests and concerns of independent, minority shareholders in the Colombo stock market, will be held at the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) auditorium, 275/75, Prof. Stanley Wijesundera Mawatha, off Bauddhaloka Mawatha. Colombo 7, on Wednesday June 20 at 4 pm.

The need for such a group arises out of recent developments in the Colombo stock market and the necessity to ensure safe and less-risky investments by independent investors, plus create awareness of the market, the organisers said. A representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is also attending the meeting which is being facilitated by the Business Times.