How to Invest

INDIVIDUALS LOCAL      CORPORATES      FOREIGN INVESTORS

INDIVIDUAL LOCAL INVESTOR

Ceybank AML offers the individual investor a range of Unit Trust Funds to cater to the diverse investment needs and Investment Plans suited to meet individual lifestyle investment needs

NEW INVESTORS

1.Open a Ceybank Fund Account

(Please complete an application for each Fund you choose) Download Application

The Following documents should accompany the application

  • Copy of National Identity Card or Passport
  • If a minor, a copy of the Birth Certificate and the NIC/ Passport of Parent/Guardian
  • Corporate investors are required to forward a letter confirming the authorized signatories

Completed Applications should be forwarded to

Ceybank Asset Management Ltd.
No 85,York Street,
Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka

2. Payment

Payment can be made in the following manner

  • Direct Transfer – Payment made direct should be sent to " Bank of Ceylon (Metropolitan Branch) O/A Ceybank Asset Management Account No. 8223" under advice to us
  • Cash Payments – Can be made at the Ceybank Office No. 85,York Street, Colombo 01 or at Any Bank of Ceylon Branch to the credit of Ceybank Asset Management Ltd Account No.8223. (kindly forward a copy of the Bank deposit slip with the application).
  • Cheque Payments – Should be made favouring Ceybank Asset Management Ltd and sent along with the completed application to

Ceybank Asset Management Ltd.
No 85,York Street,
Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka

CURRENT INVESTORS

Investors who have already made an investment in a specific Fund and wish to invest further only need to make payment using the preferred mode and advice Ceybank Asset Management Ltd of the investment.

FOREIGN INVESTORS

NON NATIONALS INVESTING IN CEYBANK UNIT TRUST FUNDS

With the Sri Lanka Government's liberal policy on investments, both Non Resident Local and Foreign Investors are permitted to invest in unit trusts. Foreign investors can repatriate their investments and income through a specialized Securities Investment Account (SIA).

The process is as follows

1. Open a Securities Investment Account (SIA) with any Licensed Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka

All non-national investors are required to open a Securities Investment Account (SIA) with any Licensed Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka. By investing through a SIA, investors are permitted to invest and repatriate investments in any currency without violating any exchange control regulations and will not be subject to any taxes.

You may contact Bank of Ceylon (BOC) for easy opening of the SIA:

The Manager
BOC Personal Branch
1st Floor Head Office
Colombo 1 - Sri Lanka
Tel: + 94 11 232 1174 Fax: + 94 11 239 1980 E Mail:boc681@boc.lk

For further information on SIA account opening process please click the following link
http://web.boc.lk/index.php?route=product/category&path=87_331_332

Download

2. Complete Ceybank Funds Application

Individuals/ Institutions – Download

Please complete the Application:
Bank Details: Please specify the SIA Account details under this, all redemptions and dividend payments will be credited to this bank account at all times.

Each Application should accompany the following documents:

  • Individual/Joint Accounts - copy of Passport of each individual
  • Minor Account - Copy of Birth Certificate of Minor and Passport copy of the parent/legal guardian
  • Corporate/Institutional - Copy of the Business Registration Certificate, Board Resolution, Constitution and/or Articles of Association, copies of Passports of the Directors

3. Authorisation to Ceybank AM to effect investment instruction from SIA

Please provide a letter of authorization to Ceybank AML in order to effect the investment to Ceybank Funds from SIA Account or you could directly instruct the Sri Lankan Bank where the SIA Account is opened to transfer funds to the "Ceybank AM" at the time you wish to invest.

4. Transfer Funds to SIA

Transfer the amount you wish to invest to your SIA Account and inform Ceybank AML by email/fax on the Fund and amount you wish to invest with each of the "Ceybank Funds".

If you wish to instruct the Sri Lankan Bank where the SIA Account is opened, directly, please ensure the bank transfers money to the following Collection Account at the Bank of Ceylon:

Ceybank Asset Management Ltd A/c No. 8223

5. Withdrawals

Instruction to Ceybank AML
Please forward your withdrawal instruction by fax/e-mail to Ceybank AML.
Upon receipt of your instruction Ceybank AML shall redeem your investments in "Ceybank Funds" and transfer to your SIA Account

Repatriation from SIA
Please instruct your Sri Lankan Bank of the SIA Account to transfer the amount you wish to repatriate to your preferred Bank Account.

CORPORATE INVESTOR

Ceybank AML offers the Corporate investor investment solutions via Unit Trust Funds and Specialised Portfolio Management services.

Some features of the Portfolio Management service is given below.

  • The Portfolio Management (PM) exercise is governed by a Portfolio Management agreement and the assets of the portfolio are under the care of a custodian.
  • Tailor made to the clients requirements
  • The client is assigned a dedicated Fund Manager who will liaise with the client at all times.
  • All PM clients are given fair treatment in making investments.
  • Continuous monitoring by Compliance for adherence of Agreement
  • Mandatory reporting & Performance measurement

INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR

Ceybank AML offers the individual investor a range of Unit Trust Funds to cater to the diverse investment needs and Investment Plans suited to meet individual lifestyle investment needs.


FOREIGN INVESTOR

With the Sri Lanka Government's liberal policy on investments, great opportunities await the discerning investor. Foreign Investors are permitted to invest in any type of Unit Trust. Foreign investors can repatriate their investments and income through a specialized Securities Investment Account (SIA).

Ceybank AML offers a range of Unit Trust Funds covering the risk/ return spectrum across the Equity and Debt asset Classes. The Company also provides Investment Advisory Services.

NON NATIONALS INVESTING IN CEYBANK UNIT TRUST FUNDS

With the Sri Lanka Government's liberal policy on investments, both Local and Foreign Investors are permitted to invest in unit trusts. Foreign investors can repatriate their investments and income through a specialized Securities Investment Account (SIA).

The process is as follows

1. Open a Securities Investment Account (SIA) with any Licensed Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka

All non-national investors are required to open a Securities Investment Account (SIA) with any Licensed Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka. By investing through a SIA, investors are permitted to invest and repatriate investments in any currency without violating any exchange control regulations and will not be subject to any taxes.

You may contact Bank of Ceylon (BOC) for easy opening of the SIA:

The Manager
BOC Personal Branch
1st Floor Head Office
Colombo 1 - Sri Lanka
Tel: + 94 11 232 1174 Fax: + 94 11 239 1980 E Mail:boc681@boc.lk

Download

2. Complete Ceybank Funds Application

Individuals/ Institutions – Download

Please complete the Application:
Bank Details: Please specify the SIA Account details under this, all redemptions and dividend payments will be credited to this bank account at all times.

Each Application should accompany the following documents:

  • Individual/Joint Accounts - copy of Passport of each individual
  • Minor Account - Copy of Birth Certificate of Minor and Passport copy of the parent/legal guardian
  • Corporate/Institutional - Copy of the Business Registration Certificate, Board Resolution, Constitution and/or Articles of Association, copies of Passports of the Directors

3. Authorisation to Ceybank AM to effect investment instruction from SIA

Please provide a letter of authorization to Ceybank AML in order to effect the investment to Ceybank Funds from SIA Account or you could directly instruct the Sri Lankan Bank where the SIA Account is opened to transfer funds to the "Ceybank AM" at the time you wish to invest.

4. Transfer Funds to SIA

Transfer the amount you wish to invest to your SIA Account and inform Ceybank AML by email/fax on the Fund and amount you wish to invest with each of the "Ceybank Funds".

If you wish to instruct the Sri Lankan Bank where the SIA Account is opened, directly, please ensure the bank transfers money to the following Collection Account at the Bank of Ceylon:

Ceybank Asset Management Ltd A/c No. 8223

5. Withdrawals

Instruction to Ceybank AML
Please forward your withdrawal instruction by fax/e-mail to Ceybank AML.
Upon receipt of your instruction Ceybank AML shall redeem your investments in "Ceybank Funds" and transfer to your SIA Account

Repatriation from SIA
Please instruct your Sri Lankan Bank of the SIA Account to transfer the amount you wish to repatriate to your preferred Bank Account.