56. Operation of stock exchange or market, within the Area of Authority of the Colombo Port City

Any stock exchange or market operated within the Area of Authority of the Colombo Port City shall regulate the listing and issue of securities in terms of the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission Act and regulations made under such Act.

For the purposes of this section, “securities” means debentures, stocks, shares, funds, bonds, derivatives including futures and options whatever the nature of the underlying asset relied on or notes issued or proposed to be issued, by any government or anybody, whether incorporate or unincorporated, including any rights, options or interests