Fallout from Pandemic prompts an unprecedented rate cut: FCR
Jun 30, 2020 (LBO) – First Capital Research (FCR) believes that there is a higher likelihood of 90% that CBSL may provide a rate cut to ensure the continued …
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SEC continues engaging with capital market stakeholders
As part of its continuing efforts to reach out to market participants Viraj Dayaratne PC, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) …
Trade deficit widens in April; import expenses on personal vehicles up, no tourism earnings
Jun 22, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's trade deficit widened in April 2020 to US dollars 840 million, from US dollars 797 million in April 2019, as the decline in …
100bps rate cut on the cards to push banks for lending: First Capital Research
Jun 19, 2020 (LBO) – First Capital Research allocates a policy rate cut expectation of 100bps bringing the SDFR and SLFR to 4.50% and 5.50%, respectively. …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank further reduces Statutory Reserve Ratio
Jun 16, 2020 (LBO) – The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to reduce the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) applicable on all rupee deposit …
Coronavirus compounds Sri Lankan Banks’ stresses: Fitch Ratings
Jun 16, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lankan banks' operating environment and financial profiles ace escalating risks from the economic fallout of the coronavirus. Fitch …
SEC Chairman calls on Central Bank Governor
Jun 14, 2020 (LBO) – The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Viraj Dayaratne PC, paid a courtesy call on Professor W.D. Lakshman, …
SEC approves rules for digitalization of Colombo Stock Market
Jun 02, 2020 (LBO) – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has approved amendments to the Stockbroker Rules, Central Depository Systems …
Ceylon Chamber proposes multi-sectoral approach for economic revival
May 20, 2020 (LBO) – The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has submitted its multi-sectoral proposals to the Task Force for Economic Revival and Poverty …
Sri Lanka explores SWAP facilities with regional Central Banks
May 19, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is in the process of exploring SWAP facilities with regional central banks, while arrangements are also being made for …
Sri Lanka official reserves at USD 7.9Bn at end Feb 2020
May 18, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's gross official reserves stood at 7.9 billion dollars at end February 2020, equivalent to 4.buy effexor online buy effexor …
Joint committee of SEC & CSE appointed to broadbase capital market awareness
May 14, 2020 (LBO) – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) considers it important to identify measures that are required to broadbase the …
CSE trading closes after S&P SL 20 drops over 10-pct
May 11, 2020 (LBO) – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed trading for the day after the S&P SL 20 index dropped over 10 percent from the previous …
Colombo Stock Exchange to recommence trading tomorrow
May 10, 2020 (LBO) – The Colombo Stock Exchange will recommence its operations on Monday in line with the decision made by the government to relax curfew …
Sri Lanka gross official reserves down to USD7.2 bn by end-April
May 07, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves were 7.2 billion US dollars (USD7,179. online pharmacy buy ciprodex with best prices today in the …
SEC grants relief measures; extends due date for submission of audit reports
Apr 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission having taken into consideration the challenges faced by the licensed entities in …
SEC introduces 3-Tiered Circuit Breaker attached to S&P SL20
Apr 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a Three Tiered Circuit Breaker structure which is to be attached to the …
Central Bank imposes maximum interest rates on pawning advances of banks
Apr 27, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank has decided to impose maximum interest rates on pawning advances of licensed banks. The decision has been taken …
Sri Lanka official reserves down to USD7.5bn by end-March
Apr 09, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves were 7.5 billion US dollars (USD7,525.7mn) by the end of March, down from 7.9 billion US dollars …
PwC expects real GDP growth in Sri Lanka to be less than 2-pct this year
Apr 09, 2020 (LBO) – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) expects real GDP growth in the Island to be less than 2 percent this year even if the pandemic is contained …