CFA Society Sri Lanka and Deloitte Lead the Way in Green Bond Investments
As the global financial landscape increasingly shifts towards sustainability, CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) and Deloitte have partnered to present a …
Bills & Bonds
Sri Lanka’s Green Bonds must demonstrate climate impact measurement: MTI
Sri Lanka is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainable finance with Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) introducing the listing and trading of Green Bonds in …
Sri Lanka Reports High Participation in ISB Exchange Offer, Aiming for 98-pct Conversion
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance has announced the successful expiration of its Consent Solicitation and Exchange Offer for International Sovereign Bonds …
Moody’s places Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating on review for upgrade
Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has announced a review for a potential upgrade of the Government of Sri Lanka's Ca long-term foreign currency issuer rating, which …
Local Consortium of SL Commits to Supporting Govt’s International Sovereign Bond Restructuring
The Local Consortium of Sri Lanka (the “LCSL”), comprised of domestic commercial banks and financial institutions, commits its full support for the …
Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry announces successful completion of OCC & IMF consultation process
Sri Lanka's government announced that, following the Agreement in Principle reached with representatives of its international and local holders of …
YUKTHI Calls for Rejecting the Recent Bond Deal
YUKTHI, a plural research forum supporting working people’s movements and people’s struggles for democracy and justice in Sri Lanka, calls on the President …
FR petition filed before Supreme Court challenging new debt restructuring deal
A fundamental rights petition was submitted to the Supreme Court yesterday, challenging the new restructuring deal of sovereign debt with external commercial …
SL Reaches in Principle Agreements for Restructuring Sovereign Debt with External Commercial Creditors
On the 19th of September 2024, Sri Lanka announced that it has reached Agreements in Principle on the restructuring of approximately USD$ 17.5 billion of …
Crucial discussion between SL & international sovereign bondholders to take place tomorrow: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a crucial discussion between the Government of Sri Lanka and international sovereign bondholders will take place …
Despite Framework, Sri Lanka Seeks ESG Investors for Green Bonds Amid Sovereign Rating Challenges
Despite the establishment of a robust regulatory framework for Sustainable Bonds in October 2023, Sri Lanka has yet to see new issuances in its local capital …
Sri Lanka’s Exports Up 1.25-pct to USD1.11 Billion in April
The total exports (Merchandise & Service) for the month of April 2024 was recorded as US$ 1,114.22 Million increasing 1.25 % over the corresponding period …
SEC approves a regulatory framework for Infrastructure Bonds
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a regulatory framework to facilitate the issuance and listing of Infrastructure Bonds on the Colombo …
Fitch Downgrades Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local- Currency IDR to Restricted Default from ‘C’
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Local-Currency (LTLFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'RD' (Restricted Default) from 'C'. The ratings on its …
Outstanding eligible SLDBs converted into five new LKR Treasury Bonds: CBSL
Outstanding eligible SLDBs (the Eligible Bonds) have been converted into five (5) new variable coupon (SLFR* + 1.00%) New Treasury bonds denominated in LKR and …
Rs 12Tn loss to EPF is a misrepresentation of opportunity loss: CB Governor
Sri Lanka's Central Bank chief on Thursday disputed the claim that the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) would lose a staggering 12 trillion rupees (USD39 …
Sri Lanka Central Bank assures banking sector stability in debt restructuring process
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has assured the banks that the regulatory stance in the on-going Domestic Debt Optimization (DDO) discussions with …
Green bonds gain traction in Sri Lanka: Securities and Exchange Commission
By Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Sustainable Financing Sustainable finance refers to any form of financial service integrating Environmental, …
CSE enables issue of Green Bonds by Sri Lankan Companies
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the introduction of listing and trading of Green Bonds for the first time in the Sri Lankan stock …
Fitch Downgrades Capital Alliance Investment Grade Fund to BBf(lka)/S4(lka), Maintains RWN
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Capital Alliance Investment Grade Fund's National Fund Credit Quality Rating to 'BBf(lka)' from 'Af(lka)' and its National Fund …