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No change in 15-pct interest to Senior Citizens’ Savings Accounts: Finance Ministry
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – Although the Central Bank has reduced the rates for deposits maintained in commercial banks, the special interest rate of 15 percent offered by the Government for senior citizens have not been changed. “There is no truth in the media reports published by different media saying that the 15% special bank […]
SriLankan welcomes free visa on arrival facility to 48 countries
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines welcomes the launch of the free visa on arrival facility that the Government of Sri Lanka is providing to citizens of 48 countries in Australasia, Europe and North America from 1st August for a period of six months as part of a concerted effort to boost tourism into […]
DIMO’s new identity and way forward
(Press Release) – Reposition DIMO inside-out, to grow competitively and profitably considering the challenges of the future. Brand DIMO crosses the big 80-year milestone this year. With every decade DIMO has improved lifestyles of Sri Lankans through multiple interactions. It is a fitting moment to reflect on our successes and strengths but also regroup, to […]
Market Research Society of Sri Lanka to introduce new socio-economic measure
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – The Market Research Society of Sri Lanka will be introducing its new SEC (socio-economic) measure, which takes into account a 3rd dimension, which is a lifestyle indicator. The new SEC classification will be launched at the event organised on 13th of August 2019 at JAIC Hilton, Colombo targeting the business […]
Sri Lanka targets Rs.130Bn excise revenue in 2019; So far 24,150 raids conducted
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – The Excise Department has conducted 24,150 raids throughout the country during the first six months of this year under its program to minimize life risks through the elimination of illicit liquor. These raids have been carried out under the charges of brewing illicit liquor, possession of such liquor, possession of […]
Interblocks acquired by Hitachi-Omron
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – Interblocks, a local fintech that specializes in payment-related software for the financial and retail sectors, has been acquired by Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions. It will now operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Japan’s Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions announced that it had entered into an agreement for the purchase of the entire issued share […]
Dipped Products records turnover of Rs.7.8Bn
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – The Dipped Products Group posted 7.8 billion rupees turnover and 221 million rupees profit before tax (PBT) for the first quarter ended 30th June 2019. The hand protection segment posted a growth of 8 percent in turnover amounting to 4.4 billion rupees and contributed 219 million rupees to group PBT. […]
Sri Lankan financial services company implements cloud-based digital strategy
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – With operations supported by a range of Microsoft solutions, Capital Alliance Group (CAL) recently featured in a Microsoft client case study (published on their website) highlighting how customers at CAL benefit from a reliable and trusted service, while employees enjoy a highly collaborative and connected workplace with the support of […]
Swim Week Colombo to showcase Sri Lanka as an international hub
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – The fifth edition of OLU Swim Week Colombo will unveil the latest trends in swim and luxury resort wear presented by 9 Sri Lankan designers and 6 international designers, as well as a newly conceptualized live fashion presentation by 8 high potential emerging designers. This season, CFW Swim Week Colombo […]
CA Sri Lanka forum highlights need for accountants to lead in eradicating corruption
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – The increasingly important role professional accountants including Chartered Accountants can play in eradicating corruption and the culture of impunity was highlighted at a forum jointly organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA). Delivering the welcome address, President […]
Teejay reports Q1 net profit growth of 62-pct
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – Teejay Lanka PLC has made a strong start to 2019-20, reporting excellent top and bottom line growth at group and company level through efficient capacity utilisation, an improved product mix and effective curbing of non-strategic costs. Sri Lanka’s only multinational textile manufacturer reported group net profit of 453.7 million rupees […]
NDBIB advisor to Rs.2.8 Bn IPO in Maldives
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB), acting as the sole financial advisor and manager is executing its 2nd initial public offering (“IPO”) in the Maldives with the launch of the IPO of Maldives Islamic Bank PLC (“MIB”), the first fully fledged Islamic Bank in the Maldives amounting to MVR 244.1million rupees. MIB […]