Category: Companies
Protests as Maldives Supreme Court suspends elections
MALÉ, September 23, 2013 (AFP) – The Supreme Court of the Maldives on Monday suspended presidential elections due this weekend following a legal challenge, sparking protests and fears of fresh instability in the troubled Indian Ocean archipelago.“The Elections Commission got the opportunity to argue out their case and establish the credibility of the process,” he […]
”’ rating confirmed, outlook lowered
Sept 23, 2013 (LBO) – ICRA Lanka has confirmed an ‘[SL] A-‘ rating of Lanka Orix Leasing Company (LOLC) and two subsidiaries, and has lowered its outlook to negative. The outlook on the ‘[SL] A-‘ rating of Lanka Orix Finance Plc (LOFC), and Commercial Leasing and Finance (CLC) has also been lowered to negative. ICRA […]
SriLankan flight diverted over bomb claim
Sept 22, 2013 (LBO) – State-run SriLankan Airlines said its flight to London’s Heathrow airport was diverted to Stansted after a passenger claimed that he had a parcel bomb.The passengers had been transferred by Heathrow by coach. A British national had claimed that he had a bomb on board just as SriLankan’s UK503 was beginning […]
”’ rating ahead of bond sale
Sept 20, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank has been given a ‘B’ international rating by Standard and Poor’s ahead of a bond sale. “DFCC’s business position reflects our view of the bank’s satisfactory business stability, diversification, management, and strategy compared with that of peers in emerging markets,” said Standard & Poor’s credit analyst […]
Four Sri Lankans on global economics blog
Sep 19, 2013 (LBO) – Future Development: Economics to End Poverty, a blog to create a discussion on global development issues has been launched, led by World Bank economist Shanta Devaranjan in which four Sri Lankans are included.Basic tools of mobility that helped improve living standards and productivity in ‘developed countries’ such as cars and […]
”’ international rating confirmed: Fitch
Sept 18, 2013 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings said a ‘B+’ international rating of Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing and Finance has been confirmed with a stable outlook. The company’s domestic ‘AA(lka)’ rating has also been confirmed. People Leasing is a unit of Sri Lanka’s state-run People’s Bank. The full statement is reproduced below: Fitch Affirms People’s […]
Rail Connection
COLOMBO, September 14, 2013 (AFP) – A train linking the political home of Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels with the rest of the island rolled into service on Saturday after a 23-year interruption, officials said.The Sinhalese-dominated government is under international pressure to promote ethnic reconciliation and investigate allegations of war crimes by its forces in […]
US nominee for South Asia post sees strong Indian economy
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2013 (AFP) – The nominee to be the top US diplomat for South Asia said Thursday that India’s economy remained strong despite recent concerns, and that further liberalization would strengthen relations. Biswal would replace Robert Blake, a former US ambassador to Sri Lanka who frequently urged the island to provide greater accountability […]
Chinese Links
Sept 13, 2013 (LBO) – A top delegation from Sri Lanka’s banking sector headed by Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal had talks with key Chinese banks which are among the largest in the world. “We are establishing links with Chinese banks,” Cabraal told LBO in a telephone interview. “There has been a very good interaction. […]
Sri Lanka NSB raises 750mn at 8.875-pct
Sept 13, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s state-run National Savings Bank has raised 750 million US dollars at 8.875 percent, international capital market sources said. Price guidance for the bond was initially set at 9.25 percent amid volatile global conditions but narrowed to 8.875 percent amid stronger orders. The bank went to the market for […]
” rating confirmed: Fitch
Sept 13, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka based Dialog Axiata’s ‘AAA(lka)’ rating has been confirmed by Fitch Ratings with a stable outlook. “Dialog’s rating reflects Fitch’s expectations that its 83 percent-parent, Axiata Group Berhad of Malaysia (Axiata), is likely to provide support if required, given operational and strategic linkages between the companies,” the rating agency […]
”s US$500mn bond launched: report
Sept 12, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s state-run National Savings Bank has started selling a 5-year 500 million US dollar bond, a report said. A dollar denominated bond by state-run Bank of Ceylon maturing in 2018 was quoted at 7.90/8.14 percent levels Thursday. A 2020 sovereign bond was quoted around 7.32/55 percent levels bond dealers […]