Category: Industry
Fitch Affirms Ceylon Electricity Board at AA-(lka); Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) National Long-Term Rating at ‘AA-(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook. They have also affirmed the National Long-Term Rating on CEB’s senior unsecured debentures at ‘AA-(lka)’. CEB’s ratings are equalised with that of its parent, the Sri Lankan sovereign (Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating: CCC/Under Criteria Observation), […]
Apparel industry calls for urgent action of FTAs to maintain resilient performance
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has urged the Government to urgently expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance the industry’s resilience and global competitiveness amid rising fears of a global economic recession. Elaborating on its rationale, the Association noted that FTAs have become an integral part of the global trading system, particularly […]
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 […]
Construction of Colombo Port’s West Container Terminal kicks off
Construction of the Colombo Port’s Western Container Terminal (WCT) ceremonially commenced on Wednesday as a public-private partnership. Adani Ports partners John Keells Holdings PLC and Sri Lankan Port Authority (SLPA) to develop the WCT of Colombo Port on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis for a period of 35 years. The BOT agreement worth […]
Aitken Spence records quadruple-digit growth over previous year
The diversified blue-chip Aitken Spence PLC reported a profit before tax of Rs. 8.5 Bn for the six months ended 30th September 2022. This is an exponential quadruple-digit growth compared to Rs. 266.7 Mn recorded for the same period during the previous year. Aitken Spence PLC reached an EBITDA (Earnings inclusive of equity accounted investees before interest […]
Teejay Lanka consolidates in Q2 to post 6-month revenue of Rs 48.6 billion
A doubling of synthetic fabric volumes, higher selling prices and the impacts of the depreciation of the Rupee have generated strong growth for Teejay Lanka PLC, enabling Sri Lanka’s first multinational textile producer to close in on its preceding full-year revenue and profit figures by the end of the second quarter of 2022-23. Teejay Lanka […]
With people rushing for Sri Lanka’s exit, is anyone coming back?
By Jekhan Aruliah In July 2022 the Sri Lanka Sunday Times reported “Pandemonium at passport office”, reporting people sleeping for days in queues waiting to get their papers stamped. The Ceylon Today newspaper reported in September 2022 that “About 2000 doctors have left so far this year due to the current economic crisis”. With so […]
SEC, CSE and IFC host the second Investor Forum in Galle
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with the Australian Government, conducted the second Investor Forum of the year in Galle at Radisson Blu Resort as part of the series of events to celebrate the sixth World Investor Week (WIW) […]
Business Chambers request all parties to call off protests planned on 2nd Nov
Several Business Chambers in a joint statement note with concern that some organizations have called for mass protests on 2 nd November. While recognizing their freedom of speech and right to express views, the Chambers request all parties to call off protests of this nature that could undermine the efforts being taken to resolve the […]