Switzerland extends cooperation for EDB to carry out Market Research
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) which operates under the …
Markets
CSE announces changes in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following change in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2022 …
Port City looks to kickstart SL’s economy, Benefits can start when regulations finalized
Designed to be a hub for international investment, trade, finance, entertainment, leisure and other services, Port City Colombo will not be able to operate in …
Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency IDR to CC; affirms RD Foreign-Currency IDR
FitchRatings has downgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CC’, from ‘CCC’, and has …
Colombo Stock Exchange extends trading hours from 01st Nov
The Board of Directors of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), with the consultation of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) have decided to …
Transitioning from hawkish to dovish; 75-pct probability for policy rates to remain unchanged: FCR
First Capital Research (FCR) believe that CBSL may consider maintaining the monetary policy rates at its current levels in the upcoming policy review meeting …
Expolanka parent aggressively buys EXPO shares in the market
September 5, 2022 (LBO) – SG Holdings, the parent company of Sri Lanka’s largest listed company Expolanka, has aggressively bought shares of (EXPO) …
SEC, CSE & CA Sri Lanka to capitalize on synergies to encourage & advance non-financial reporting
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri …
DCTS to replace UK GSP; SL to benefit from duty-free exports to UK on more than 80-pct of products
Over 99% of goods exported from Sri Lanka eligible for duty-free access to the UK £69m of tariffs saved on exports to the UK under the new Developing …
Sri Lanka’s stock exchange: Few people control it & few people rig it, says President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that he has questions about putting shares of the state-owned enterprises onto the current Stock Exchange. “What is …
SEC overhauls regulations; introduces a Code for Collective Investment Schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the securities market regulator has prepared Rules pertaining to Market Institutions, Market …
CFA Capital Market Awards 2022 fetes best in the investment profession
The ninth annual CFA Capital Market Awards, organized by the CFA Society Sri Lanka, was held on Wednesday (29 June) at the Oak Room of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, …
Sri Lanka exports recorded 5-billion-dollar mark in five months
Earnings from the merchandise exports increased by 9.9 % y-o-y to US$ 980.2 Mn in May 2022 as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. This was mainly …
We will support govt in reinstating previous tax regime & IMF reforms: Eran Wickramaratne
Statement on Sri Lanka Defaulting on Foreign Debt Payments by Eran Wickramaratne M.P., Former State Minister of Finance On 12 April 2022, Sri Lanka suspended …
CSE consolidates gains on heavier trading volume
May 18, 2022 (LBO) – Colombo stocks consolidated gains after a recent sharp three day rally. Major indices finished down slightly on the day but are …
Colombo stocks roar, ASPI up 1000 points in 3 days on ‘Ranil Rally’
May 17, 2022 (LBO) – The stock market in Sri Lanka continued its surge for the third consecutive day, with the two major indices finishing up in the …
Sri Lankan mutual funds’ outflows rise amid economic turmoil: Fitch
The Sri Lankan mutual fund industry experienced large outflows in March 2022 with total assets under management (AUM) shrinking by more than 8% to LKR178 …
Ranil Rally – stocks up another 5%
May 13, 2022 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s main stock market indices continued their surge finishing the day up another 4-5%. This comes on the back of …
Ranil sparks stock market Rebound
May 12, 2022 (LBO) – The main stock market indices in Sri Lanka surged on Thursday, the first day of trading following a market shut down due to curfews …
Inflation is expected to peak at 29-pct in July; LKR to further depreciate
Inflation is expected to peak at 29% in July owing to potential price hikes in essential commodities like gas, electricity, and fuel prices, the First Capital …