Category: Banking and Finance

Vanik Inc. is in talks with a foreign investor to restructure its balance sheet and fend off bankruptcy proceedings to recover Rs. 4.4 bn in debt. Vanik Inc. is in talks with a foreign investor to restructure its balance sheet and fend off bankruptcy proceedings to recover Rs. 4.4 bn in debt. The ailing merchant […]

The government has reapplied for a US$ 60 mn loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to restructure national revenue collection.The government has reapplied for a US$ 60 mn loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to restructure national revenue collection. “We (government and ADB) have agreed on a basic outline and we hope to […]

Pramuka Bank got a short breathing space on Friday when the Appeal Court issued a stay order against the decision to liquidate the bank.Pramuka Bank got a short breathing space on Friday when the Appeal Court issued a stay order against the decision to liquidate the bank. The next Court hearing is set for November. […]

Treasury bond auctions on Thursday for three and four year bonds bring in over Rs 4 bn each. Treasury bond auctions on Thursday for three and four year bonds bring in over Rs 4 bn each. At the Treasury bond auctions held on Thursday bonds maturing in 2007 and 2008 were offered to the market. […]

The Trustee of Vanik debenture holders told the Colombo Stock Exchange on Thursday that it would support an application to windup the company.The Trustee of Vanik debenture holders told the Colombo Stock Exchange on Thursday that it would support an application to windup the company. Thursday’s statement follows an application on October 11 to the […]

A name, brand and balance sheet makeover later, Pan Asia Bank Corporation Limited says it is talking to an undisclosed foreign bank and the National Savings Bank to build its housing loan portfolio.A name, brand and balance sheet makeover later, Pan Asia Bank Corporation Limited says it is talking to an undisclosed foreign bank and […]

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Tuesday raised the price of its commemorative gold coins by 43.75 percent as it ended a four-month suspension on the sale of precious metal coins.Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Tuesday raised the price of its commemorative gold coins by 43.75 percent as it ended a four-month suspension on the sale of precious […]

The Central Bank on Tuesday warned the public that Kandy based Lankawin Finance Company Limited was taking deposits without a license under the Finance Company’s Act.The Central Bank on Tuesday warned the public that Kandy based Lankawin Finance Company Limited was taking deposits without a license under the Finance Company’s Act. “The public is informed […]

The ESC tax bomb could land on your doorstep next week but if you ignore it, you’re in for bigger damages. The ESC tax bomb could land on your doorstep next week but if you ignore it, you’re in for bigger damages. The Inland Revenue Dept is targeting Rs 1.5 bn this year from the […]

The Central Bank has resumed sales for commemorative gold and silver coins from Friday after a temporary halt following an upsurge in world market prices. The Central Bank has resumed sales for commemorative gold and silver coins from Friday after a temporary halt following an upsurge in world market prices. Speculators were minting on the […]

Lanka Ratings, Sri Lanka’s second rating agency, is offering indicative ratings, sector reports and financial tips as it tries to immerse itself in the fledgling debt market. Lanka Ratings, Sri Lanka’s second rating agency, is offering indicative ratings, sector reports and financial tips as it tries to immerse itself in the fledgling debt market. On […]

Hatton National Bank (HNB) is tying up its insurance subsidiary and other goods and service providers to spruce up its Senior Citizens savings account.Hatton National Bank (HNB) is tying up its insurance subsidiary and other goods and service providers to spruce up its Senior Citizens savings account. The revamped account offers it’s over 55 year […]