Category: Economy and Markets
MBSL announces changes in MIDCAP with year-end index rebalance
In a pioneering move, Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) constructed a Stock market Index: the “MBSL MIDCAP Index”, which measures the aggregate price level and price movements of medium-sized companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The index which came into operation in the Year 1999 is revised annually and […]
I think we are understating Sri Lanka’s GDP under new methodology: CB Governor
Jan 02, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor on Wednesday pointed out that the authorities need to look at carefully whether they are recording the GDP of the country accurately.According to Coomaraswamy’s own view, the growth in 2018 should be somewhere between 3.5 and 4 percent. “I don’t think this is a 3 […]
Sri Lanka to cut threshold for foreign investment in rupee denominated securities
Jan 02, 2019 (LBO) – Central Bank intends to reduce the threshold for foreign investment in rupee denominated Government securities from 10 percent of the outstanding Government securities stock at present to 5 percent. Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy, announcing the road map 2019 said this measure will be taken in view of the increased volatility in […]
Sri Lanka to complete IMF programme in 2019; reserves at USD6.9bn
Jan 02, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor remained optimistic that the staff level agreement reached in principle with the IMF on the fifth review will proceed to the next level with the successful completion of the IMF EFF programme this year. Announcing the monetary and financial sector policies for 2019, Governor Indrajit […]
Sri Lanka and Nepal to strengthen economic cooperation
Jan 02, 2018 (LBO) – The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Nepal, together with the Nepal- Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a programme on “Promotion of Economic relations between Sri Lanka and Nepal” at Hotel Radission in Kathmandu, recently. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Nepal Swarna Perera and President of the Nepal- Sri […]
‘s annual smartphone shipments exceed 200Mn units
Jan 01, 2019 (LBO) – HUAWEI Consumer BG announced recently that its global smartphone shipments for the 2018 year have exceeded 200 million units, thanks to the enthusiastic support of consumers and partners around the world, as well as the strength of the smartphone products launched in 2018, including the HUAWEI P20 and Mate 20 […]
Sri Lanka inflation 2.8-pct in Dec 2018
Jan 01, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index was down to 2.8 percent in December 2018 from 3.3 percent in November 2018, data shows. “The YoY inflation as measured by CCPI is 2.8 percent in December 2018 and inflation calculated for November was 3.3 percent,” the latest data from the Department of Census and Statistics […]
‘s Central Bank holds interest rates unchanged
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Newly listed Melstacorp wants to blend revenue streams
Dec 30, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s newly listed Melstacorp is to blend the revenue streams the group receives through its different sources to ensure an appropriate blend, Managing Director Amitha Gooneratne said. He emphasized that the company wants to maintain its diversified interests and income generation going forward. “The greatest challenge of Melstacorp would […]
Sri Lanka Amana Bank seeks foreign investors for capital enhancement
Dec 30, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Amana Bank today said its director board is currently in discussions with prospective foreign investors to enhance their capital in line with Central Bank requirements. The budget 2017 proposed to increase the minimum core capital level from the current 10 billion to 20 billion rupees for all licensed […]
Sri Lankan rupee falls nearly 4 pct in 2016; spot reference rate at record low
Dec 30, 2016 (Reuters) – The Sri Lankan rupee fell 3.9 percent in 2016, with the spot currency reference rate hitting a record low on Friday, as higher imports and private sector credit as well as lower export earnings weighed on the currency throughout the year. Rupee forwards were active, with one-month forwards closing flat […]
Sri Lankan shares fall about 10 pct in 2016; directions on rupee, rates awaited
Dec 30, 2016 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan shares fell on Friday, posting a yearly decline of about 10 percent, in thin trade due to year-end holidays, while investors waited for directions from the central bank on the rupee and interest rates. The central bank is most likely to keep its key interest rates steady at […]