Sri Lanka’s Import Constraints From US Threaten Economic Growth Outlook: Moody’s
Frontier markets such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan (Caa2 positive) and Bangladesh, which do not have the capacity to import as much from the US and whose current …
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Sri Lanka Exports Reach USD 1.38 Billion in February, Up 4.62-pct Year-on-Year
Total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached at US$ 1,382.53 Mn in February 2025, marking a notable 4.62% year-on- year growth compared to …
Fitch Publishes ‘AAA(lka)’ Rating for Hayleys’ Proposed Debentures
Fitch Ratings has published the National Long-Term Rating of 'AAA(lka)' for Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC's (AAA(lka)/Stable) proposed senior unsecured …
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd Lists the ‘CAL Five Year Closed End Fund’ on the CSE
The units of the ‘CAL Five Year Closed End Fund’ were officially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 20th March 2025. Accordingly, a total of …
Fintrex Finance Limited Debuts Inaugural Issuance of High-Yield Bond on the CSE
Fintrex Finance Limited (FFL), a dynamic leader in the non-banking financial realm, marked a significant milestone by issuing the first-ever high-yield bond to …
Alliance Finance Company Launches Green Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest operating non-banking financial institution, marked a significant milestone with the issuance of its …
CSE Partners with NCDEX to Explore Opportunities in Derivatives & Commodities Trading
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to …
CSE Announces the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as CEO Designate
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective 1st …
CDS Launches 011 2356 444 as a Dedicated Hotline
The Central Depository Systems (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated hotline, effective …
‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum Set for March 2025 in Colombo
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the Stock Broker industry, will host the …
CSE announces changes to S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following changes to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents as part of the 2024 Year-End Rebalance, …
New SEC Chief Unveils Strategic Plans for Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Market Growth
Senior Professor D.B.P.H. Dissabandara, appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), highlighted the importance …
Opinion: CB defends liquidity injections amid “Money Printing” controversy
by Dhananath Fernando A fresh controversy has erupted following reports that Sri Lanka’s Central Bank (CBSL) injected nearly 100 billion rupees into the …
CSE Introduces High-Yield Bonds to Enhance Access to Capital Markets through Debt Issuances
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has introduced High-Yield Bonds, allowing companies with ratings below investment grade to raise capital by way of issuing …
SEC issues new directions on Whitelist Indices
With the objective of protecting the interest of investors seeking Shariah compliant investments and rationalizing the construction and publication of Shariah …
SEC acquires world class Market Surveillance system from Nasdaq
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its market surveillance role by acquiring a world …
SEC Amends Entry Requirements for Capital Market Professionals
CCM program, is the only pathway to obtain the Registered Investment Advisor Qualification Currently there are approx. 500 active Investment advisors in …
Elevating Market Integrity by Ensuring Secure & Transparent Trading Practices at CSE
Nilupa Perera, Senior Vice President of the Broker Supervision and Listed Entity Compliance Divisions at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), provides an in-depth …
CSE Hosts Forum to Raise Awareness on Alternative Investment Avenues
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) hosted a special awareness session titled “Creating Opportunities for Wealth Creation and Diversification” recently at the …
Central Bank of Sri Lanka publishes its inaugural market operations report
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (the Central Bank) released its inaugural Market Operations Report (MOR) with the aim of enhancing awareness and knowledge among …