Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge by 18-pct in October 2024
As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the country's merchandise export performance in October 2024 reached an impressive US$ 1,097.1 …
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Delmege Insurance Brokers secures number one position in the business
Delmege Insurance Brokers Ltd, a trailblazer in the insurance brokerage sector, has proudly achieved the coveted position of being the highest ranked company …
Moody’s places Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating on review for upgrade
Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has announced a review for a potential upgrade of the Government of Sri Lanka's Ca long-term foreign currency issuer rating, which …
SLIIT Northern Uni, ICT and Business Management Degrees in Jaffna
By Jekhan Aruliah I often walk past the SLIIT Northern Uni building in Jaffna at the junction of Arasadi and Palaly Road on my way from my place to Jaffna …
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Issues Statement to Financial Community on Sri Lanka
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement about Sri Lanka to Members of the Financial …
Central Bank of Sri Lanka further eases its monetary policy stance
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to further ease the monetary policy stance and set the newly introduced Overnight Policy …
CBSL implements Single Policy Interest Rate Mechanism by Introducing Overnight Policy Rate
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to implement a single policy interest rate mechanism transitioning from its dual policy …
Local Consortium of SL Commits to Supporting Govt’s International Sovereign Bond Restructuring
The Local Consortium of Sri Lanka (the “LCSL”), comprised of domestic commercial banks and financial institutions, commits its full support for the …
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Staff-Level Agreement for Third Review of IMF Program
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the announcement of a staff-level agreement for the third review under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended …
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Third Review under SL’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement
An International Monetary Fund (MF) team led by Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, visited Colombo from November 17 to 23, 2024. After …
IMF Staff-Level Agreement on Third Review of EFF Expected This Week: President Says Parliament
The President announced in Parliament that a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the third review of Sri Lanka's Extended …
ADB approves USD200 mn policy-based loan to help Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector. …
New SEC Chief Unveils Strategic Plans for Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Market Growth
Senior Professor D.B.P.H. Dissabandara, appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), highlighted the importance …
IMF to Return to Sri Lanka for Crucial Third Review Soon
In a recent press briefing, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that a mission will soon return to Sri Lanka to continue negotiations for the third …
Financial Intelligence Unit enters into a MoU with National Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Secretariat for Non-Governmental …
Opinion: CB defends liquidity injections amid “Money Printing” controversy
by Dhananath Fernando A fresh controversy has erupted following reports that Sri Lanka’s Central Bank (CBSL) injected nearly 100 billion rupees into the …
JKH records continued growth momentum in Q2
Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) reported continued growth momentum across almost all businesses in the second quarter, a statement showed. The …
EDB Establishes “Trade Facilitation Task Force” to Enhance Export Efficiency
As a strategic move to develop a mechanism for addressing challenges in the export value chain, the Export Development Board (EDB) has established a Trade …
Sri Lanka’s September 2024 merchandise exports dip by 3.5-pct
As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in September 2024 amounted to US$ 937.95 million, recorded a …
CSE Introduces High-Yield Bonds to Enhance Access to Capital Markets through Debt Issuances
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has introduced High-Yield Bonds, allowing companies with ratings below investment grade to raise capital by way of issuing …