Speculation was rife that the new Government would champion a more aggressive approach to capital market development with a dedicated state minister. 

Hitherto capital markets have come under the purview of the Minister of Finance but the new thinking appears to be that the subject deserves greater attention with proactive policies and action, hence a dedicated state minister. 

The new Cabinet will be sworn in tomorrow in Kandy by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

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