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Leasing companies and mortgage banks are raising more money through debt issues to take advantage of higher demand for credit and to cap their own …
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Security was stepped up and a curfew imposed in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna peninsula following the murder of a senior police officer and a sharp …
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The government announced it will remove VAT on milk foods and gas to reduce the cost of living but increased VAT on other items without announcing …
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The newly merged NDB Bank has retained its AA (sri) rating for its long-term unsecured senior debt from Fitch Ratings Lanka, the credit rating agency …
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Securities watchdog drafts laws to regulate unquote debt issues
The securities watchdog is drafting new guidelines to regulate unquoted debt paper issued by listed companies, its Director General said Tuesday. The …
Norwegian mediator puts work in Sri Lanka on hold
OSLO, Aug 1 (AFP) - A leading Norwegian mediator in the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka said on Monday he would put his mediation work on hold to …
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