Markets
CDS relocates operations to Rajagiriya to support expansion
Aug 11, 2017 (LBO) - To support expansion planned for the Colombo Stock Exchange, the Central Depository System (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), has relocated its operations …
Asian stocks fall as North Korea, U.S. tensions escalate
Aug 09, 2017 (LBO) - Asian stocks fell on Wednesday after U.S. and North Korea exchanged further threats amid escalating tensions between the two nations. U.S. …
Sri Lanka to share info on money laundering with China, Bhutan
Aug 08, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will share financial information with China and Bhutan facilitating investigation and prosecution of persons suspected of …
No Confidence Motion against Sri Lankan Foreign Minister submitted
By P.K. Balachandran Thirty two members of the Joint Opposition in the Sri Lankan parliament on Thursday submitted to the Speaker a Motion of No Confidence …
Australian purchases in the stock market hits an all-time high
(PRESS RELEASE) - Foreign inflows to the stock market originating from Australia indicate a figure of Rs. 626.4 million year-to-date, which is an all-time …
Sri Lankan companies eye Africa as next investment destination: Stax
Aug 01, 2017 (LBO) - STAX Inc, a strategy consultancy, says as African economies continue to grow, more opportunities will open up for Sri Lankan firms in …
Sri Lanka’s average inflation remains at 18-month high in June
July 24, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s annual average inflation remained at a more than 18-month high of 6.1 percent in June, unchanged from a month ago. buy …
Sri Lanka stock market records 8-pct gain in 1H
July 18, 2017 (LBO) – The benchmark All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an 8.23 percent gain year-to-date, a noteworthy …
IMF completes second review, to disburse USD167.2 mln
July 18, 2017 (LBO) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second review of Sri Lanka’s economic performance under …
Bangladesh’s first ever FTA will be with Sri Lanka later this year
By P.K. Balachandran Bangladesh’s first-ever FTA will be with Sri Lanka and that is expected to signed by year end, Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Mohmmad …
CSE records second highest yearly foreign inflow
July 12, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange has recorded the second highest-ever yearly net foreign inflow of 22.8 billion rupees, the …
Independence of Sri Lanka SEC should be extended: IOSCO review
July 06, 2017 (LBO) – The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) says it has identified progress made by Sri Lanka’s securities …
Revised rules on minimum public holding takes effect from July: SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has instructed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to commence enforcement in respect of its …
New share transaction fees to be effective from next week
June 23, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s securities regulator has directed all licensed stock brokers and dealers to comply with the new fee structure which will …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank eyes full inflation targeting: Governor
June 20, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is planning to adopt a full inflation targeting framework probably by next year, Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy …