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Everything you need to open a CDS account, transfer funds, understand trading, and invest through Lanka Securities.

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Your Journey

Your Investment Journey

1
Open an Account

Set up your CDS account and submit the required documents.

2
Transfer of Funds

Learn how to deposit funds and manage proceeds or entitlements.

3
Trading

Understand order placement, trading sessions and costs.

4
Investor Protection

Understand safeguards, complaints and risk disclosure.

Open an Account

To start trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange, you need to open a CDS account with Lanka Securities. Choose the account type that matches you and follow the required steps.
Individual Local Company Non-Resident Individual Non-Resident Company

Required Forms

  • LSL KYC
  • CDS 1 A-1 KYC
  • CDS Form 1
  • CDS Form 1 A-2
  • New Client Agreement
  • Politically Exposed Person

Open Individual Account

Supporting Documents

  • NIC
  • Bank Proof
  • Proof of Residence within 3 months

Documentation

  • Required documents differ for individuals and companies. Our team can guide you through the process.

Required Forms

  • LSL KYC Non Individual
  • Form 2 A KYC
  • From 2
  • Form 2 B
  • New Client Agreement

Open Individual Account

Supporting Documents

  • Ultimate Beneficiary Owner Form
  • Certificate of Resolution

Required Forms

  • LSL KYC
  • CDS 1 A-1 KYC
  • CDS Form 1
  • CDS Form 1 A-2
  • New Client Agreement
  • Politically Exposed Person

Open Non-resident investor (FI) Account

Supporting Documents

  • NIC
  • Bank Proof
  • Proof of Resident within 3 months
  • Valid Passport
  • IIA LKR Confirmation
  • Valid Billing Proof within 3 months

Required Forms

  • LSL KYC Non Individual
  • Form 2 A KYC
  • From 2
  • Form 2 B
  • New Client Agreement

Supporting Documents

  • Certificate of Resolution
  • IIA LKR Confirmation

CDS Account Confirmation

  • After submitting all necessary documents, you will receive confirmation of your newly registered CDS account number.

Change of CDS Account Details

  • Changes to account number, name, title or address require a request letter and supporting proof.

Transfer of Funds

Learn how to deposit funds, hold sales proceeds and manage entitlements.

Deposit Funds

  • Send funds to your client account using the accepted bank transfer process.

Hold Sales Proceeds

  • Proceeds from sales are credited to your account for future settlement.

Dividend / Cash Entitlements

  • Dividends and corporate actions are credited automatically.

Contract Notes

  • Access contract notes and monthly statements online.

 

Trading

Understand order placement, trading sessions and transaction costs.

Trading Sessions
Pre-Open8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Open Auction9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Regular Trading9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Market Close2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Place Orders

  • Orders can be placed through an investment advisor or online platform.

Transaction Costs

  • Costs may include brokerage, CSE, CDS, SEC cess and other charges.

Online Trading

  • Access your portfolio and trading tools through ATrad.

Investor Protection

Learn about complaints, surveillance, settlement guarantee, compensation fund and risk disclosure.

Complaint Process

  • Complaints are handled fairly and transparently.

Market Surveillance

  • CSE and SEC monitor market integrity

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Need Help?

Our Documentation and Finance teams are ready to guide you.

Documentation Division

+94 11 4706757 Ext: 254 / 204 / 252

Finance Division

+94 11 4706757 Ext: 254 / 204 / 252

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