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Rising interest rates; a lifeline for life insurers: First Capital Research
Life Insurers are expected to benefit from rising interest rates due to the higher investment returns as asset allocation in Life Insurance is skewed towards fixed income earning assets, First Capital Research said in a report. According to the Insurance Sector Report 2021, Govt. securities represents the main investment due to the regulatory requirement to […]
JAT Holdings announces forthcoming Initial Public Offering
JAT Holdings, Sri Lanka’s trusted industry leader in finishing and furnishing, recently announced the firm’s intention to enter an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the 20th of July 2021. Prior to the IPO, JAT Holdings will host a virtual forum scheduled for the 08th of July 2021, extending its invitation to the public to partake […]
‘ Credit Profiles: Fitch Ratings
Sri Lankan banks’ performance in 2020 and 1Q21 exceeded Fitch Ratings’ initial expectations, thanks to stimulus and regulatory relief measures. However, we believe risks to the banks’ performance and operating environment remain, due to pressures stemming from Covid-19 and the sovereign credit profile. Sri Lankan banks’ loan growth in 2020 dipped below historical averages due […]
Sri Lanka Gets First Batch of World Bank-financed COVID-19 Vaccines
A consignment of Pfizer vaccines today arrived in Colombo, the first batch of 800,000 doses to be delivered in the next few weeks. A total of five million vaccines financed through the World Bank’s Sri Lanka COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Project will be supplied by December 2021. “The delivery of this first […]
Dialog Axiata Launches Milestone 4,000th Network Tower in Thihawa
Reiterating its commitment to expanding connectivity to every corner of the nation, Dialog Axiata PLC, the widest network in Sri Lanka, launched its 4,000th network tower in Thihawa village, Kurunegala, to further expand coverage to rural communities in the area. In its continued efforts to expand coverage and support customers during these unprecedented times, Dialog […]
VIDEO: Why Federal Reserve System of United States Is Considering a Digital Dollar
The Federal Reserve is trying to figure out how to keep cash relevant in a cashless world. It’s considering digitizing the U.S. dollar, giving people money they can access on their phone and bypassing electronic payments that can be slow and costly for businesses.
Sri Lanka restricts outward remittances for 6 months to preserve foreign exchange position
With a view to assist and maintain the financial system stability by minimizing the pressure on the exchange rate and preserving the foreign currency reserve position of Sri Lanka, the Finance Minister with the recommendation of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank and the approval of the Cabinet has issued an Order under Section […]
Colombo Stock Exchange Signs MoU with CHEC Port City Colombo
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and CHEC Port City Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the capital markets in Sri Lanka by taking advantage of the Port City Colombo’s special emphasis of the Colombo International Financial Center, in order to establish a regionally recognized financial exchange within the country’s borders. The MoU […]
COVID vaccine for all aged over 30 in Western Province before July 31: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the health sector official to vaccinate all the people aged over 30 in the Western Province before July 31st. So far, 60% of the people in this age category in Colombo, 47% in Gampaha and 34% in Kalutara Districts have been given the first dose of vaccine. President Rajapaksa emphasized […]
Opinion: SOE Reforms; the Impetus for Post Pandemic Economic Revival
By Imesha Dissanayake State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have many definitions to it, often entailing a definition of a legal entity engaged in a commercial activity that has majority control or ownership by the country’s Government through direct or indirect means. However, because of the complex and diverse landscape of SOEs around the world, there is no […]