Green bonds gain traction in Sri Lanka: Securities and Exchange Commission
By Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Sustainable Financing Sustainable finance refers to any form of financial service integrating Environmental, …
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CSE enables issue of Green Bonds by Sri Lankan Companies
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the introduction of listing and trading of Green Bonds for the first time in the Sri Lankan stock …
Plasticcycle partners with The Pearl Protectors’ “Cleaner Seabeds for Sri lanka” Expedition
Earlier this month, Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group, entered into an agreement with The Pearl Protectors, a …
Dipped Products launches new venture into high-tech sports gloves for EU & US
Producing specialised gloves for leading global brands across 10 sports Eco-friendly facility fulfils requirements for platinum LEED certification Up …
Opportune time for foreigners to invest in an apartment: RIUNIT
The Research Intelligence Units suburban apartment price index for February reveals that the apartment prices are continuing to decline in USD terms making it …
Sri Lanka becomes regional hub for enhancing connectivity for Daraz Group
The Daraz Group recently convened its strategic management meetings in Colombo Sri Lanka. The leadership teams and senior management from the Daraz’s offices …
Sri Lanka and UK to convene strategic dialogue on 18 April in London
Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane will participate in the inaugural UK-Sri Lanka Strategic Dialogue at Foreign Secretary level on 18 April 2023 at the …
CSE and CDS revised applicable rules, ensuring consistency with New SEC Act
Pursuant to the enactment of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka Act No 19 of 2021 (New SEC Act), the Stockbroker rules of the Colombo …
Colombo Stock Exchange to extend trading hours from next Monday
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has issued a directive to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to extend trading hours from next Monday, …
Dutch companies exploring investment opportunities in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture: Envoy
The Dutch companies are eager to explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, eco-labeling and sustainable agriculture, if Sri Lanka can showcase a …
ComBank launches LankaPay cards in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s payment cards domain took a giant leap today when the Commercial Bank of Ceylon in collaboration with LankaPay launched a national credit and …
Sri Lanka’s exports decreased by 8-pct to USD 1Bn in Feb 2023 compared to Feb 2022
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports decreased by 8.06 % to US$ 1,005.2 Million in February 2023 compared to February 2022 as per the data released by Sri Lanka …
Govt increasing tax burden on poor and working people on IMF conditions but not taxing capitalists: Eran
Oppositions MP Eran Wikramaratne has alleged that there is a bizarre situation in the implementation of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund, as …
Opinion: IMF Programme #17, Takes two to tango
By Daniel Alphonsus Countries never learn from others’ mistakes, they only learn from their own. Sri Lanka is an exception: we don’t even learn from our …
Ceylinco Life retains market leadership for 19th consecutive year in 2022
Ceylinco Life policyholders received a mammoth Rs 18.9 billion in net claims and benefits in 2022, as the Company achieved its 19th consecutive year of market …
Eran urges Govt to disclose contents in IMF agreement
Even though the present government said no, the Samagi Jana Balawega emphasized from the beginning that this country needs some sort of agreement and financial …
Opinion: HNB reiterates importance of developing a national savings culture
HNB Deputy General Manager - Retail and SME Banking, Sanjay Wijemanne As more Sri Lankans face concerns over their personal financial security, and that of the …
Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2023 highlights strategies for navigating economic crisis in sector
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), the apex body of organised retail in Sri Lanka, recently concluded the annual Sri Lanka Retail Forum under the …
Colombo Stock Exchange opens its newest branch in Panadura
The Panadura branch of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was officially opened to the public by the CSE Chairman, Dilshan Wirasekera, on the 2nd of March 2023, …
Increase PAYE tax threshold from Rs 100,000 to 200,000: Eran
SJB alleges that it is a serious problem that the people have to take to the streets, as they have been burdened with heavy taxes while the working people have …