Coming Out Party
So far, the bank has written to international rating agents, like Citibank and J P Morgan who currently have a local presence, about playing an advisory role …
Money
Smooth Operator
Primary Dealers in government debt will be asked to raise their capital next year, as the Central Bank tries to strengthen the dealer network.The new …
Falling, Falling
The Central Bank cut its key short-term rates on Thursday, signalling that the economy was getting stronger.rnrnThe bank lowered its overnight repurchase rate …
Debt Call
Pan Asia Bank is coming out with an unlisted Rs. 400 mn debenture, to raise funds to boost its capital. buy advair rotahaler online …
Spinning Dollars
The Treasury of Sri Lankas largest state bank on Monday, snapped up the entire issue of the countrys first dollar denominated two-index linked commercial …
Key Treasuries
Twenty-year government treasuries will hit the market on the 20th of this month, but debt market experts say the extended yield curve has failed to stimulate …
Dollar Collar
Most of Sri Lanka quote s international trade is done in dollars (US) and significant movement in the US$-Rs rate, affects the pricing of both imports and …
Longer Horizon
The Central Bank will launch its maiden 20-year treasury bond this month with an issue of Rs. 1 bn due on October 20.Superintendent Public Debt Dept, Dharma …
Rating Call
The Central Bank plans to hire Fitch Ratings International to give a sovereign rating for the countrys debt. A sovereign rating serves as an indication of a …
Large Hands
HSBC says its Sri Lankan operation has successfully raised funds for the government this year, including a US$ 33 mn long-term loan to develop the Northern …
Nexi Monday
The US$ 100 mn loan to the government arranged through Citibank NA, will come into the Treasury quote s coffers next Monday.The treasury is expected to retire …
Money Money
Central Bank has started issuing Central Bank securities to check reserve money growth, as its own supplies of treasury bills dwindle away.ldblquote We started …
Tight Fist
The provision, generally known as Section (t) exempted trading profits from dealing treasury securities.rnrnThough trading profits is actually the small spread …
Washed Out
The rupee closed up at Rs. 94.55 against the US dollar on Friday, as exporters asked the government to step in and support falling prices.So far, the rupee has …
Tempting Treats
The Colombo Stock Exchange has made an attractive offer to primary dealers, to entice them to make use of the exchanges top of the range debt trading system.To …
Stable Mode
The Central Bank on Tuesday opted not to cut its key benchmark interest rates, buoyed by strong economic recovery and an influx of foreign investments.In May, …
Live Trades
Becoming the first in the South Asian region, Sri Lanka quote s inter-bank payment and settlement system went live on Monday, with Rs. 119 bn worth …
New Limits
The Central Bank on Friday revised the limits on the daily foreign exchange net open positions (NOP) of commercial banks starting from September 1.buy premarin …
Early Retirement
The government plans to retire some of its domestic debt starting next month, due to an influx of dollars into the market.The long-awaited US$ 100 mn loan from …
Direct Link
The US Treasury has lent an official to give technical expertise to start off the new Public Debt Management Office.The Public Debt Management Office is due to …