Category: Economy and Markets
Sri Lanka’s 1st dollar sovereign bond fund poised for global investors
Jul 26, 2019 (LBO) – Strong demand on the recent issuance of Sri Lankan International Sovereign Bonds (ISB) signals potential for a strong economic recovery according to Ceylon Asset Management (CAM)) Director and Economic Advisor, Rainer Michael Preiss. “The decline in Sovereign Bond Yields indicate that the worst is over for Sri Lanka. The coupon […]
JKH transportation, consumer foods and retail witness strong growth in Q1
Jul 25, 2019 (LBO) – John Keells Holdings PLC reported a 5 percent growth in Group revenue during the first quarter of the year of Rs.31.74 billion compared to the Rs.30.16 billion recorded in the previous financial year. The Transportation, Consumer Foods and Retail industry groups continued their growth momentum from the previous quarter despite […]
Knit fabric maker Teejay announces plans to diversify in to lace
Jul 25, 2019 (LBO) – Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka’s only multinational textile mill, has announced plans to partner with a leading Chinese company to venture into the manufacture of lace, thereby significantly expanding the Company’s product portfolio. As a first step, Teejay is to commence dying, finishing, and scalloping of raw lace material supplied […]
CA SL to host regional forum on finance professionals combating corruption
Jul 25, 2019 (LBO) – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will host a regional forum in Colombo next week on the role of finance professionals in combating bribery and corruption. The forum which will be held on 30th July 2019 at the Kingsbury Hotel will attract accountants from across […]
IMF downgrades global growth to 3.2-pct in 2019
Jul 25, 2019 (LBO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its growth forecasts for the global economy for this year and next, a statement said. It predicts growth of 3.2 percent in 2019, down from its April forecast of 3.3 percent while next year it is set to pick up to 3.5 percent […]
Sri Lanka inflation decreased in June
July 23, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s headline inflation as measured by the year-on-year change in the National Consumer Price Index has been decreased to 2.1 percent in June from 3.5 percent in May due to the high base prevailed in the corresponding month of the previous year. Meanwhile, in June, both year-on-year food and […]
Hayleys Free Zone decides to process & re-export cargo in question expeditiously
July 22, 2019 (LBO) – Hayleys Free Zone Limited today revealed that it has taken a decision to process the cargo in question and re-export them expeditiously at the cost of the company. Last Friday, the BOI said that they have decided to take stern action against the company with a view to concluding this […]
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down in June 2019
Jul 22, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations across most categories have declined in June relative to May, a new report shows. Data compiled by JB Securities equities research shows a drop in 2-wheeler registrations have driven down the total to 26,201 the lowest on record over the past 36 months. The slowdown and […]
BOI to take action against Hayleys Free Zone Ltd for failed waste re-exports
July 19, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment is to take stern action against Hayleys Free Zone Limited for failing to meet commitment laid out in their BOI agreement. The BOI has permitted Hayleys Free Zone Limited in May 2014, to operate an integrated logistics center and entrepot trading as permitted activities within […]
Sri Lanka Central Bank expects lending rates to reduce further in immediate future
July 19, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank expects lending rates of banks and NBFIs to reduce further in the immediate future, and borrowers, particularly SMEs, can expect to obtain credit facilities at reduced interest rates from banks and NBFIs. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka requested licensed banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) […]
Federal Reserve will only cut rates once in 2019: Fitch Ratings
July 18, 2019 (LBO) – The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates by less than financial markets expect over the rest of 2019 given robust jobs growth in the US, Fitch Ratings says. A 25bp cut now appears probable at either the July or September FOMC meeting but is unlikely to signal the […]
BOI inks agreement with edotco to equip Sri Lanka with Smart City Solutions
July 17, 2019 (LBO) – The Board of Investment (BOI) and edotco Sri Lanka, an integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company today entered into an agreement to invest in the latest Smart City solutions and energy-efficient systems. Under this agreement, the BOI grants edotco Sri Lanka the approval to deploy urban smart solutions throughout the country […]