CSE to extend trading hours; revise index calculation methodology of ASPI
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is revising the index calculation methodology of the All Share Price Index (ASPI) from full market capitalization-weighting to …
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Sri Lanka expects USD 2bn SWAP facilities from Middle Eastern & other regional central banks
The Central Bank says that the measures being taken at present will ensure that by end of 2021 official reserves will remain above US dollars 3 billion. …
Joint Chambers express concern on impact of currency shortage; request to engage with IMF
Statement issued by the following Institutions: We wish to draw the attention of the Government to the difficulties faced by our member companies and the …
Sri Lanka’s exports expected to surpass USD 12bn by end 2021; records USD 1.2bn in November
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports increased by 55.11% to US$ 1,215.6 Million in November 2021 compared to November 2020 as per the data released by the Sri …
Sri Lanka headline inflation increased to 11.1-pct in November
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the National Consumer Price Index, increased to 11.1 percent in November 2021 from 8.3 …
Hela Apparel Holdings set for landmark IPO
The Colombo Stock Exchange has formally approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Hela Apparel Holdings Limited (the holding company of the Hela Clothing …
Listed Companies welcome opportunity to hear about new SEC Act directly from Regulator
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) organized a symposium on 6th December 2021 to enlighten senior …
Sri Lanka disputes rating downgrade by Fitch Ratings
Downgrading Sri Lanka’s international sovereign rating resembles the recent unwarranted downgrade by Moody’s Investors Service a few days prior to the …
Sri Lankan economy contracted by 1.5-pct in 3Q 2021
Sri Lanka's Department of Census and Statistics revealed that the economic growth rate for the third quarter of 2021 is estimated as a negative growth rate of …
Sri Lanka is being pushed towards bankruptcy; budget does not address any burning issues: Eran
The country has plunged into a massive financial crisis, with all sectors including the economy collapsing but the budget 2022 has no proposals to resolve any …
Central Bank initiates regulatory actions against errant Money Changers
In response to several complaints that certain Authorized Money Changers are engaged in activities which are not in compliance with the Directions issued under …
Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 at a glance: Findings and Way Forward
Summary of the main points elicited during the sessions of the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 held on December 6 and 7.
Sri Lanka official reserves down to USD 1.6bn in November, confirms Central Bank
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets were 1.6 billion US dollars (USD 1,587. buy furosemide online rxxbuynoprescriptiononline.net/dir/furosemide.html no …
Anjelo Simmons – Chief Dealer at First Capital Treasuries in conversation with LBO
With the First Capital Treasuries’ (FCT) Initial Public Offering opening on Monday the 6th of December, Lanka Business Online (LBO) spoke to Anjelo Simmons, …
Rs.10 per dollar incentive for inward workers’ remittances converted into rupees: CBSL
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to pay an incentive of Rs. 8.00 per US dollar for workers’ remittances, in addition to the existing …
CCPI inflation increases to 9.9-pct; annual average rises to 5.3-pct in November
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index, increased to 9.9 percent in November 2021 from 7.6 …
“Dark future looming as foreign reserve drop to USD 1.5Bn, lowest in history” Eran
The opposition alleged in Parliament that foreign reserves have dropped to US 1.5 billion dollars which included the gold reserves of US 300 million dollars. …
Policy interventions require that may be unpopular, says President at Export Awards
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that in the future too many unpopular decisions will have to be taken to overcome the global economic challenges and to keep …
Inflation Is a Greater Policy Test for Emerging-Market Sovereigns: Fitch Ratings
Higher inflation is generally credit negative for sovereigns, but presents particular risks for emerging markets (EMs), as they often face higher and more …
CBSL maintains policy rates; further acceleration of headline inflation expected
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the …