World Bank Approves USD150 Million to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Financial Sector Safety Net
The World Bank Executive Board approved US$ 150 Million under the Sri Lanka Financial Sector Safety Net Strengthening Project to strengthen the financial and …
Banking and Finance
Interview: CSE launch’s newest feature in trading, Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL) and Regulated Short Selling (RSS)
What is Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL)? Stock Borrowing & Lending (SBL) is a mechanism that is introduced by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) through …
Cinnamon hotels and resorts to host celebrity Chef Gary Mehigan in Sri Lanka
Gary Mehigan, the renowned British-Australian Michelin Star celebrity chef and much-famed former original judge of MasterChef Australia, is gracing the shores …
Fitch Assigns Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s Basel III Subordinated Debt Final ‘BBB+(lka)’
Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC's (COMB, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III compliant subordinated …
Opinion: Reforming tax incentive structure in Sri Lanka
The second tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) was delayed as the country failed to meet some of the program …
Re-designing Sri Lanka’s foreign policy, “need of the hour”: Eran
Sri Lankan’s economy is not standalone, but is interlinked with foreign policy, says SJB parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne. "Whilst our internal decision …
Fitch downgrades Senkadagala Finance’s National rating to ‘BBB(lka)’, Removes RWN
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka-based Senkadagala Finance PLC's (Senka) National Long-Term Rating to 'BBB(lka)' from 'BBB+(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable. …
CSE creates awareness on Regulated Short Selling (RSS) through Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL)
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted a series of virtual workshops and intends to continue more workshops on Regulated Short Selling (RSS) through Stock …
Fitch affirms four Sri Lankan finance and leasing companies’ ratings; off RWN; Outlooks stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the support-driven National Long-Term Ratings of four Sri Lankan bank subsidiary finance and leasing companies (FLCs). The Outlooks …
Fitch Affirms Ratings on 15 Sri Lankan Banks; Removes Watch Negative; CBL on Negative Outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of Ceylon's Long-Term Local-Currency Issue Default Rating (IDR) at 'CCC-' and removed it from Rating Watch Negative (RWN). The …
World Bank expects solid growth but risky outlook for South Asia
South Asia is expected to grow by 5.8 percent this year—higher than any other developing country region in the world, but slower than its pre-pandemic pace …
Sri Lanka slips in economic freedom: Report
Lanka—Sri Lanka ranks 116 out of 165 jurisdictions included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2023 Annual Report, released by Advocata Institute in …
Sri Lanka local currency ratings raised to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’; Outlook stable
S&P Global Ratings today raised its long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to 'CCC+/C' from 'SD/SD' (selective default). …
Sinopec pledges to fuel Sri Lanka as it commences operations
Sinopec announced its official entry into Sri Lanka's dynamic fuel retail market at the felicitation event for local distributors held on the 25 th of …
CB Governor of Viet Nam compliments improvement of Sri Lankan economy
The Governor of the Central Bank of Viet Nam, known as State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV), Nguyen Thi Hong, expressed optimism and encouraging sentiments about the …
Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable …
ADB names ComBank its ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for 3rd year
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again been declared the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for trade and …
Sri Lanka Financial Institution Ratings Not Affected by Sovereign Downgrade: Fitch Ratings
Sri Lanka bank ratings are unaffected by the downgrade of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating to ‘RD’ from ‘C’, says Fitch …
Opinion: From education to employment, Understanding the gender gap in the workforce
Thathsarani Siriwardana The issue of female labor force participation in Sri Lanka has remained a subject of discussion for several decades, yet tangible …
Ceylon Chamber welcomes SVAT repeal deferment
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) expresses its appreciation to the Government and to the President in particular for the decision taken to postpone repeal …