Category: Economy and Markets
eChannelling launches its digital services at District Hospitals in Sri Lanka
Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – A Fully-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom, e-Channelling PLC recently launched its service at Ampara General Hospital marking it as the first district Hospital in Sri Lanka to have the service. The company said the facility will be launched islandwide in the future as a national endeavor to revolutionize the healthcare […]
Office space demand and long term optimism for apartments to drive real-estate market
Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – It is clear that Sri Lanka has enjoyed a sustained growth in the supply of high-end luxury apartments.By 2016 and when calculated the number of developments that have been approved or are currently under construction, then the number of units will top 14,000 by 2020, the 2018 Research Intelligence Unit […]
Moody’s Investors Service annual credit analysis assigns Sri Lanka B1 Negative
Aug 17, 2018 (LBO) – Moody’s Investors Service says that the credit profile of the Government of Sri Lanka (B1 negative) is supported by the authorities’ progress in implementing reforms, which entail fiscal consolidation and a build-up of foreign exchange reserves. The agency said a rating upgrade is unlikely for Sri Lanka and they would even consider […]
Central Bank to assist “Enterprise Sri Lanka” loan programme with training
Aug 17, 2018 (LBO) – Finance Ministry is to conduct training programs for all new entrepreneurs covered under the “Enterprise Sri Lanka” loan programme, district wise, along with the Central Bank officials.The decision was taken at a meeting held yesterday between the Finance Ministry, the Central Bank and the Heads of Bank of Ceylon, Peoples […]
Sri Lanka, Oman sign agreement on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion
Aug 17, 2018 (LBO) – During the second meeting of the Sri Lanka-Oman bilateral consultations, held recently in Colombo, an agreement on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion between Sri Lanka and Oman was signed by the leaders of the respective delegations. The Sri Lanka delegation to the bilateral consultations was led by […]
‘s Manufacturing growth marginally slows at beginning of Q3
Aug 17, 2018 (LBO) – The Manufacturing Sector PMI decreased to 57.2 index points in July 2018 from 57.6 index points observed in the previous month, a statement from the Central Bank said. The marginal slowdown observed in manufacturing activities in July was mainly driven by slowdown in employment due to the difficulties in replacing […]
Orient Finance (BFN) reports a loss of Rs21mn for the quarter, deposits at Rs11.6bn
August 16, 2018 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange listed Orient Finance (BFN) reported a loss of Rs21mn for the quarter ended June 2018.This was against a profit of Rs6mn in the prior year quarter.Revenues were down 6% year over year, while impairment charges were up 36% to Rs140mn. These declining metrics pushed the company into […]
Alliance Finance (ALLI) makes a profit of Rs138mn for the June quarter, deposits at Rs12.9bn
August 16, 2018 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange listed Alliance Finance (ALLI) reported a profit of Rs138mn for the quarter ended June 2018. The balance sheet shrank 2% in the 3 month period to Rs31bn as the company consolidated its position after years of rapid growth. Deposits were also down close to 2% in the […]
Swarnamahal Financial Services (SFS) loses Rs40mn in June quarter, Deposits at Rs3bn
August 16, 2018 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange listed Swarnamahal Financial Services (SFS) reported a loss of Rs40mn for the quarter ended June 2018. The balance sheet of the company is shrinking, likely in accordance with the CBSL initiatives to restructure the EAP group registered finance companies.Total assets were down 20% in the 3 month […]
The Finance Company (TFC) lost Rs740mn in the June quarter, deposits at Rs30bn
August 16, 2018 (LBO) – Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) registered finance company The Finance Company (TFC) reported a staggering loss for the quarter ended June 2018. June quarter losses were Rs743mn during the 3 months, a continuation of the trend of losses that has endured over the last several years. The Finance Company […]
Singapore-SL FTA revenue protection not yet gazetted but published by Treasury
Aug 16, 2018 (LBO) – Department of Trade & Investment Policy has not yet published the extraordinary gazette pertaining to the revenue protection order which deals with the preferential rates applicable to the Singapore – Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement. A preferential rate is leviable and payable under the Singapore – Sri Lanka Free Trade […]
Pradeep Moraes re-elected as Chairman of Condominium Developers Association
Aug 16, 2018 (LBO) – The Condominium Developers Association of Sri Lanka (CDASL), has announced the appointment of new office bearers and members of the executive committee for 2018-19. Pradeep Moraes, Director of Indocean Developers (Pvt) Ltd., has been re-appointed Chairman of the Association, and Sivarajah Thumilan, Group Chairman, Blue Ocean Residencies (Pvt) Ltd and Hemaka […]