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HNB partners with JICA for sustainable socio-economic development in Sri Lanka
Working towards a shared objective of sustainable socio-economic development in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Through the partnership, JICA – Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) executing agency – will leverage its experience as a long-standing development partner to the island nation, […]
SriLankan Airlines relaunches flights to Jeddah
SriLankan Airlines has relaunched direct flights from Colombo to Jeddah with a thrice weekly service every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. SriLankan Airlines is currently the only carrier to offer a non-stop flight schedule between the two cities, opening a convenient gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah for Umrah pilgrims in Sri Lanka […]
Dipped Products sets standard for sustainable growth: Launches ESG roadmap ‘DPL Pulse’
Export manufacturer of hand protection solutions and member of the Hayleys Group, Dipped Products PLC (DPL), announced the launch of its new ESG roadmap ‘DPL Pulse’. ‘DPL Pulse’ builds on the environmental and social consciousness already rooted within the organisation and aligns with the Hayleys Group’s long-term sustainability aspirations as outlined in the Hayleys Lifecode. […]
Sampath Bank reports profit before tax of Rs 13.2 Bn
Financial Highlights During the first half of 2023, Sampath Bank reported robust financial performance, with a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 13.2 Bn and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 7.7 Bn, representing growth of 46.6% and 8.1% respectively compared to 1H 2022. Key financial highlights for 1H 2023 compared to the same […]
First Capital reports profits of Rs. 2.8Bn
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) announces its outstanding financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The Group reported an impressive Profit after Tax of Rs. 2.81 billion, marking a remarkable leap from Rs. 96 million recorded in the same period last year. Among the key divisions, the Primary Dealer segment demonstrated […]
Outstanding eligible SLDBs converted into five new LKR Treasury Bonds: CBSL
Outstanding eligible SLDBs (the Eligible Bonds) have been converted into five (5) new variable coupon (SLFR* + 1.00%) New Treasury bonds denominated in LKR and settled on 15.08.2023, the Central Bank said.
CCC promotes responsible investment practices with webinar on sustainability standards for ESG financing
Aiming to create awareness about the growing significance of sustainable development and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) financing, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a webinar on ESG Financing and the impact of sustainability standards in the financial sector on access to finance for businesses. The session aimed to enhance the knowledge and understanding […]
UB Finance Company debuts trading on CSE
The shares of UB Finance Company Limited (CODE: UBF-N-0000) commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 14th August 2023. The shares have been listed on the Diri Savi Board of the CSE, under the “Consumer Finance Services” sector. The occasion was marked with a special Bell Ringing Ceremony. A total of 38.2 million shares from 1628 transactions were recorded on the opening day […]
Enabling SME sector to digitize payments can accelerate economic growth: Country Manager for Visa
As Sri Lanka focuses on economic recovery, transforming the digital payment landscape for businesses will be a strategic area to consolidate growth, says Avanthi Colombage, Country Manager for Visa in Sri Lanka and Maldives. Visa, a global leader in digital payments, believes that unlocking the potential that digitizing payments can offer to the SME (Small […]
Cinnamon to host Google’s former CBO and Best-Selling Author Mo Gawdat
Visit in late August includes keynote discussion on future of AI and organization happiness. Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts will welcome Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], for a profound keynote discussion on the future of AI and organization happiness, at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo on 28 August. With his expertise in navigating […]