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 yesterdays 3-4% …
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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 …
Colombo Stock Brokers Association defends the decision by SEC to temporarily close down CSE
Colombo Stock Brokers Association (CSBA) defends the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) to temporarily close down the …
SEC directs CSE to temporarily close stock market; CCC requests SEC to reconsider decision
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce requests the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission to reconsider the decision to direct the CSE to temporarily …
Sri Lanka suspends normal debt servicing; announces interim policy on servicing external debt
Sri Lanka's government has suspended the normal debt servicing of all affected debts, for an interim period pending an orderly and consensual restructuring of …
Sri Lanka’s official reserves down to USD 1.94bn in March
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets were 1.9 billion US dollars (USD 1,939mn) by the end of March, further down from 2.3 billion US dollars in February this …
Bond yields to extend further surge; rate hike expectations for 2022E increased: FCR
In light of the weaker economic conditions, First Capital Research believes that the CBSL will maintain the momentum on tightening policy rates resulting in …
Ceylon Chamber welcomes CBSL move towards a more flexible exchange rate
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce commends the Governor and his team at Central Bank for permitting greater flexibility in the exchange rate. This action has been …
Sri Lanka maintains official reserves at USD 2.3bn in February
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets were 2.3 billion US dollars (USD 2,314mn) by the end of February, slightly down from 2.3 billion US dollars (USD 2,361mn) …
CSE enables local corporates to raise foreign currency denominated capital
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has enabled local entities incorporated or established in Sri Lanka to issue and list foreign currency denominated shares in …
Gold reserves down by 54-pct in December; USD 3.1bn reserves include Chinese swap: CBSL
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets were 3.1 billion US dollars (USD 3,137.6 mn) by the end of December, up from 1.6 billion US dollars in November, the …
Opinion: Government heavy-handedness to blame for our currency woes
By Vinuja Singharachchige: Much is being said nowadays about the pressures the Sri Lankan Rupee is facing, but it is important that we understand the mechanics …
SEC wants to finalize implementation mechanism for Central Counterparty in 2022
The new Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) Act which came into force on 19th September 2021 contains provisions that enable the setting up …
CSE to extend trading hours; revise index calculation methodology of ASPI
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is revising the index calculation methodology of the All Share Price Index (ASPI) from full market capitalization-weighting to …
Hela Apparel Holdings set for landmark IPO
The Colombo Stock Exchange has formally approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Hela Apparel Holdings Limited (the holding company of the Hela Clothing …
Listed Companies welcome opportunity to hear about new SEC Act directly from Regulator
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) organized a symposium on 6th December 2021 to enlighten senior …
Anjelo Simmons – Chief Dealer at First Capital Treasuries in conversation with LBO
With the First Capital Treasuries’ (FCT) Initial Public Offering opening on Monday the 6th of December, Lanka Business Online (LBO) spoke to Anjelo Simmons, …
YTD 9M results exceed historical 12M earnings to record LKR 292bn by Sept: Softlogic Stockbrokers
Corporate earnings recorded a phenomenal increase up +98% YoY from LKR 190bn to LKR 377bn on a Trailing 12 months (TTM) basis despite the impact of the 2nd, …
CSE revises index calculation methodology of All Share Price Index
The Board of Directors of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has approved the revision of the index calculation methodology of the All Share Price Index (ASPI) …