"As Deputy Director General, she will oversee matter pertaining to the Colombo Stock Exchange, Stockbrokers/Dealers, Market Intermediaries, Unit Trust Management Companies and other Market Participants," the SEC said in a statement.
SEC's Director General Channa de Silva is on leave overseas for at least a year, making Fernando the de facto head of the SEC for the foreseeable future, market analysts said.
Fernando is an Attorney-at-Law.
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