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Value Deduction
Russian buyers favouring bulk tea over packed teas has been a leading factor in the drop.Commodity brokers say this is a disappointing tu of events and feel that Sri Lanka should move fast to capture and develop other value added markets.The Tea Board has identified Japan, the European Union and Austral Asia as potential value […]
Christmas Sale
The government plans to kick off a local and international roadshow in September to sell a key stake in Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT).rn rnThe 10 percent to 15 percent slice is the largest asset sale planned by the government, which hopes to raise around Rs. 21 bn in privatisation receipts this year. rnrnBOI chief Arjuna […]
Selling Sri Lanka
The promotion will launch the airline quote s latest destination endash Bangalore, India commencing flights from the July 15.rn rnThe package, put together with local hotels will give away a three nights and four days in Sri Lanka for every two economy class tickets. rn rnSriLankan Airlines recently leased an Airbus A320 to service the […]
Mortgaging Houses
The Housing Development and Finance Corp (HDFC) today securitised Rs. 260.5 mn of its Rs. 4.0 bn housing loan portfolio.rnrnPeoples Merchant Bank (PMB) who structured the issues says they adopted a typical “Pay Through Securitisation” format in structuring this instrument, where receivables pertaining to HDFC`s zero default mortgage loan portfolio was securatised.rn rnThese securatised notes, […]
Easy exit
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has urged the Government to make exits for failed companies easier whilst making useful recommendations on the new Company Law as well stressing the need for proper dealing of bankruptcies.
Second Bout
Sri Lanka is pushing for trade in services including tourism, shipping, software, agriculture and port development to be included under the FTA. rnSri Lanka also looking to push agro exports in cloves and spices where locals have a competitive edge in terms of lower prices and quality goods. rnIndian help is also being sought for […]
Flapping Astray
The industry says two more airlines will commence operations while the Civil Aviation Department says nobody has actively pursued a licence since the first licence was issued in June this year.rn rnMeanwhile, Expo Aviation endash the only licensed domestic carrier operating three flights a week to the peninsula is awaiting approval to increase its frequency […]
Linking Fund Managers
Investors can log into www.unittrust.lk for information on the local industry and financial markets, a release states. rnrnThe site provides frequently asked questions on the Unit Trust investments, monthly performance summary of all funds, unit prices and weekly Treasury bill auction results. rnrnThe association has plans to post useful articles and analysis by member companies. […]
Chipping Coral
Proceeds form the sale will go to write off the owning company quote s, Ceylon Holiday Resorts Limited, debt amounting to around Rs.250 million.rn rnJohn Keells officials said a lag in tourism and significant investments in their flagship hotel in the southern coast endash Benthota Beach Hotel in the recent past contributed to the build-up […]
Rising Tide
The provisional figure is also an improvement over last years 145,000 TEU quote s, but short of the record 169,000 TEU handled in July, before the war risk surcharge was slapped on Sri Lanka bound ships.rn rnOfficials are confident that with the rise in productivity on the Jaya Terminal, the developments in SAGT and the […]
Getting Closer
Nations Trust Bank confirmed it has bought over Waldock McKenzie quote s fixed income and margin trading portfolio from John Keells Holdings.
Tea And The CEO
The selection and appointment of a CEO for the Tea Association will be the first official step in forming the umbrella organisation proposed in the A.T. Keay study initiated by the private sector. Chairman of the Planters Association, Mahendra Amarasuriya said plans were to appoint the new CEO before the end of August. Industry officials […]