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Fitch downgrades Sunshine Holdings to A-(lka), outlook stable
Jan 05, 2018 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka-based Sunshine Holdings PLC’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(lka)’ from ‘A(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. The downgrade reflects Fitch’s expectations that Sunshine’s net leverage – defined as lease-adjusted debt net of cash/operating EBITDAR, including proportionate consolidation of Estate Management Services (Private) Limited (EMSPL), the holding […]
2018 budget vs foreigners from buying property in Sri Lanka
The highly anticipated 2018 budget of the Sri Lankan Government concluded recently with a number of surprises that were not seen in budget proposals in the past few years. The targeted FDI inflows of 5 billion dollars into Sri Lanka was certainly one of them, while expecting to raise an impressive 110 billion rupees through […]
FTA with Malaysia: Will it Lead to an Expansion in Flow of Trade and Investment with Sri Lanka?
By Janaka Wijayasiri Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, who was on an official visit to Sri Lanka in December 2017 to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, has agreed with his counterparts, to expand cooperation in fields such as trade and investment. He said a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) […]
Jetwing Symphony opens trading at CSE today
Jan 05, 2018 (LBO) – Jetwing Symphony Ltd, will open trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange from today following its successful Initial Public Offering last month. This is the CSE’s first listing of the New Year 2018. The company’s 750 million rupees IPO with 50.22 million shares will be utilised to complete Jetwing Symphony’s projects in […]
Banking sector to provide 25-pct average return over 1-Year: FC Research
Jan 04, 2018 (LBO) – First Capital Research expects the banking sector to have a steady phase during 2018E-20E with stable credit growth, improving GDP growth supporting lower Non Performing loans and lower interest rate volatility leading to stable net interest margins. “We expect our banking sector universe to provide 25% average return over 1-Year […]
‘s Sampath Bank introduces slip-less transactions
Jan 04, 2017 (LBO) – Sampath Bank has launched slip-less transactions to provide their customers greater convenience through a mobile app that is available on iOS and Android, a statement said. With the launch, the slip-less transaction facility will allow customers to carry out cash deposits and withdrawals without filling out any forms. The Bank […]
World Finance declares COMBANK best in Sri Lanka for Digital & Mobile Banking
(PRESS RELEASE) Presents awards for‘Best Digital Bank’ and ‘Best Mobile Banking Application’ in Sri Lanka in 2017 The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has been recognised as the ‘Best Digital Bank’ in Sri Lankaand has been presented the award for the ‘Best Mobile Banking Application’by the prestigious London-based ‘World Finance’ magazine celebrating achievement, innovation and […]
If we are going for a sovereign bond, better to go early: CB Governor
Jan 04, 2018 (LBO) – Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy says if Sri Lanka wants to issue a sovereign bond this year, it is better to issue it as early as possible for three reasons. “One is that there are maturities at the beginning of the year in terms of ISBs,” Coomaraswamy told reporters Wednesday. […]
Japanese Foreign Minister Kono to visit Sri Lanka today
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from January 4th to 6th, 2018.This is the first time in fifteen years for a Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka. This visit is aimed at further consolidating the “Comprehensive Partnership” between Japan and Sri Lanka based on previous visits by Sri Lankan […]
Sri Lanka to raise USD5Bn from Sovereign and Development Bonds in 2018
Jan 04, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have given approval to raise up to US 2 billion dollars through foreign commercial borrowings and a further US 3 billion dollars from Sri Lanka Development Bonds (SLDB) to raise the funds for loan repayment and financing of development projects. The proposal was put forward by […]
I will not hesitate to bring offenders of bond scam before law: President (Full Speech)
Jan 03, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says he will bring the offenders of the bond scam before the law and recover the 11,145 million rupees loss to the public. Statement by President Maithripala Sirisena on the Report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry May the Triple Gem Bless You First of […]
Final report of PRECIFAC handed over to President
Jan 03, 2018 (LBO) – The final report compiled by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into serious acts of fraud, corruption and abuse of power, state resources and privileges (PRECIFAC) was handed over to President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, Tuesday. The report consists of 1,135 pages and was handed […]