Lanka Securities says didn’t place any pre-open sell order of Wealth Trust shares

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Lanka Securities Ltd., in a statement yesterday clarified reports relating to Wednesday’s trading disruption at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

“Lanka Securities did not place any pre-open sell order of Wealth Trust Securities PLC shares at a price of Rs. 25,000 per share, nor was the company responsible for triggering or contributing to the incident, as suggested in certain media reports,” the statement said.

Lanka Securities is a licenced market intermediary operating under the regulatory framework of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and in accordance with the rules and surveillance mechanisms of the CSE.

“The matter is currently under review by the relevant regulatory authorities, and Lanka Securities is cooperating fully with the process,” the statement added.

Lanka Securities said it remains firmly committed to conducting its operations with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and regulatory compliance. “The company places paramount importance on responsible market conduct, investor protection, and the maintenance of confidence in the capital market, and will continue to uphold the values, disciplines, and best practices expected of participants in Sri Lanka’s regulated securities industry,” the statement added.