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ComBank allows credit cardholders to settle balances with any debit/credit card
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has introduced another first in online banking in Sri Lanka, making it possible for the Bank’s Credit Card holders to settle outstanding card balances via its Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) using another local bank Debit or Credit Card. The facility allows Commercial Bank Credit Card holders to make online payments […]
Norway provides USD 3.5 mn for local empowerment through ILO
Nov 16, 2018 (LBO) – Norway extended to support up to 30 million NOK (3.5 million USD) to expand the ongoing project on “Local Empowerment through Economic Development and Reconciliation” (LEED+) implemented by ILO. Ambassador of Norway to Sri Lanka Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther and Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Simrin Singh signed the […]
”; Outlook Stable
Nov 16, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka-based Sunshine Holdings PLC’s National Long-Term Rating has been affirmed at ‘A-(lka)’ with a stable outlook, Fitch Ratings said in a statement. “The rating on Sunshine reflects its strong market positions in its diversified portfolio of products, which has elements of relatively defensive end-market demand, and the strong brand names […]
Ceylinco Life appoints new Chairman and MD
Nov 16, 2018 (LBO) – Ceylinco Life Insurance Limited (Ceylinco Life) has announced the appointment of R. Renganathan, the Company’s managing director/CEO, as executive chairman effective 14th November 2018, and the concurrent appointment of deputy CEO Thushara Ranasinghe as managing director/CEO. The life insurer said the changes at the top were part of the Company’s succession […]
‘s Altair adjudged best condo in Asia for architectural design
Nov 16, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Altair has beaten condominium developments in 15 countries in Asia including Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Australia, to win the ‘Best Condo Architectural Design’ award at the 2018 Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES) hosted by PropertyGuru Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. Altair was honoured at PropertyGuru’s ‘Best of […]
Sri Lanka business chambers call for urgent action to resolve political situation
Nov 15, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka business chambers have called upon all those responsible to accord the highest priority to national interest and refrain from pursuing any path that will result in an economic downfall which will have an adverse impact on the country and the people. The statement released by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, International […]
Finance Ministry says Asite Talwatte appointed as a Director of NSB
Asite Talwatte, a top professional and a veteran in the Corporate world has been appointed to the Board of National Savings Bank by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs. Mr.Talwatte joined Ernst & Young where he worked in Assurance, Business Risk and Advisory Services for 37 years prior to his retirement in March 2016. […]
Janashakthi Life continues to deliver steady growth in Q3
Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi) continued on its growth journey, registering a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs.2.2 billion as at 30th September, 2018. The Insurer ended the period under review with post-tax profits of Rs.7.4 billion, including the gains from the sale of Janashakthi General Insurance Limited. The Company’s investment income stood at Rs.1,125 million, […]
Sri Lanka Parliament adjourns; political crisis turns into a deadlock
Nov 15, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament adjourned till tomorrow amidst a tense situation erupted in the house after Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella called for a vote over a statement made by disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. After Rajapaksa concluded his statement saying the country should go for a general election, Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella called […]
Mahinda Rajapaksa says fuel price to be further reduced tonight
Nov 15, 2018 (LBO) – In a special statement in Parliament Mahinda Rajapaksa said fuel price will be further revised tonight. “It is only in Sri Lanka the fuel price goes up according to the formula when the world prices are going down,” he said. “This is why tonight the price will be reduced.” Speaking […]
‘s Hattion National Bank 9 month Group PAT at Rs14.5Bn
Nov 15, 2018 (LBO) – Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of 14.5 billion rupees at Group level for the nine months to September 2018 recording a growth of 23 percent YoY. The Bank’s PAT for the period amounted to 13.1 billion rupees growing by 21 percent YoY. The Bank said […]
Sri Lanka growth expected to recover to 4 – 4.5-pct in 2019: CB Gov
Nov 15, 2018 (LBO) – There are some positive signs with FDI and exports probably going to be record numbers this year and we envisage Sri Lanka’s growth to be somewhere between 4 -4.5 percent for 2019, the Central Bank Governor said. Growth is expected to remain below envisaged levels in 2018. As per the […]