2022-01-01

Rules Applicable to an Exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka issued these rules under the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Act, No. 19 of 2021 to regulate licensed exchanges. The document mandates a two-stage licensing process requiring in-principle and final approval, alongside strict financial, governance, and infrastructure standards. It further imposes ongoing obligations regarding market surveillance, trading participant management, and regular compliance reporting to ensure market integrity.

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