Category: Banking and Finance
USAID, Keells & HNB Partner to Provide USD 4Mn Lending Facility in Sri Lanka
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) coordinates with Keells Supermarkets and Hatton National Bank (HNB) on an innovative supply chain financing facility that supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the food sector to access capital. Through greater access to capital, this facility reduces the supply chain disruptions that emerged during the […]
Sampath Bank partners with Dialog to introduce eZ Banking
In an effort to triple its customer touch points and add unparalleled levels of banking convenience to its valuable customers, Sampath Bank has taken a significant step in the Agent Banking Model by entering an agreement with Sri Lanka’s largest mobile network operator Dialog Axiata PLC to introduce eZ Banking. With the opening of this […]
‘s Local Currency IDR to CCC-; Maintains RWN
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-‘ from ‘CCC’ and maintained it on Rating Watch Negative (RWN). At the same time, Fitch has affirmed BOC’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR and Short-Term IDR at ‘RD’, Viability Rating (VR) at ‘f’ and Government Support Rating at ‘ns’. BOC’s National […]
Cinnamon Air Resumes Daily Scheduled Flights in Paradise
Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s premier domestic airline, has resumed daily scheduled flights after a temporary suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline is the only domestic carrier in Sri Lanka offering daily scheduled flights and the only such airline to operate flights from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a dedicated passenger terminal and aircraft […]
ComBank raises Rs10bn after debenture oversubscribed on opening day
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that its Rs 10 billion debenture issue closed within hours of opening after it was oversubscribed on opening day, Thursday 1st December 2022, in a noteworthy vote of confidence from investors. The debentures to the value of Rs 10 billion are being issued to further strengthen the Tier […]
CBSL expects downward adjustment in bank interest rates; looking at imposing administrative measures
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has noted with concern the anomalous rise in market interest rates, particularly deposit interest rates and short term lending interest rates, despite the recent improvements in overall money market conditions and the adverse implications on business and economic activity. “The Central Bank would expect a moderation of excessive […]
‘s Rating
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC’s (SDF) National Long-Term Rating of ‘B+(lka)’. The rating was on Rating Watch Negative, which has not been resolved prior to the withdrawal. Fitch is withdrawing the rating as SDF has chosen to stop participating in the rating process. Therefore, Fitch will no longer have sufficient information to […]
CFA Society Sri Lanka joins CSE to ring the bell for financial literacy
“Investors need to be aware of the products and services that capital markets and financial markets offer.” – CSE Chairman “Financial Literacy is a body of knowledge which involves economics, business mathematics, logical skills, and the ability to apply those skills in a setting which requires you to make finance-related decisions.” – CFA Society SL […]
Operationally strong ComBank Group posts healthy topline growth, amidst prudent provisioning
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has posted a strong operational performance in the first nine months as well as in the third quarter despite the continuing adverse effects of macroeconomic variables which have necessitated a tripling of impairment provisions for the nine months ended 30th September 2022 and reduced profits for the quarter as […]
Sampath Bank moves ahead steadily to prove its ability to withstand strong headwinds
Amidst widespread economic uncertainty during the year 2022, Sampath Bank maintained a strong capital base and a steady liquidity profile. Proactive efforts to identify challenges and implement appropriate strategies has allowed the Bank to further reinforce its strength and stability. The Bank has also continued to lead by example in demonstrating its commitment to the […]
‘s Basel III Subordinated Debt Final A(lka); on RWN
Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s (COMB, AA (lka)/Rating Watch Negative (RWN)) proposed Sri Lankan rupee denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures of up to LKR10 billion a final National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’ on RWN. The final rating is the same as the expected rating assigned on 15 September 2022 and follows […]
Central Bank publishes “Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2022 and Prospects for 2023”
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka today published “Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2022 and Prospects for 2023”. The publication can be downloaded via the Central Bank Website in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages. An overview of the performance of the Sri Lankan economy in 2022 as reflected in “Recent Economic Developments”, and infographics published […]