Constitutional Crisis – close to $ 100mn flees stock/bond markets last week
November 4, 2018 (LBO) - In the first full week of Sri Lanka's constitutional crisis, foreign investors in Sri Lanka's capital markets ran for the exits with …
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Sri Lanka moves up 11 notches in Ease of Doing Business Index 2019
Nov 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka rose 11 notches in the Ease of Doing Business index 2019 being ranked 100 among 190 economies, the World Bank said. Sri Lanka …
Finance Minister introduces changes to WHT, VAT, Income Tax, Telecom Levy
Nov 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Prime Minister as the new Finance Minister has given direction to implement a range of initiatives to revive the economy …
Teejay 6-month net profit up 20-pct to Rs.705Mn
Nov 01, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Teejay Lanka PLC, a textile manufacturer, has reported sales of 14.4 billion rupees and profit after tax of 704.8 million …
PropertyGuru doubles down on Southeast Asia with funding round
(PRESS RELEASE) Group bolsters its regional leadership with the new funding and full consolidation of Vietnam’s No. 1 property portal, Batdongsan.com.vn …
S R Attygalle assumes duties as new Secretary to Finance Ministry
Oct 31, 2018 (LBO) – Deputy Secretary to Treasury S R Attygalle who has been appointed as the Secretary to Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and the …
Bond vigilantes come to town as Sri Lanka sovereign debt tanks
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Central Bank releases publication with highlights of 2018 & prospects for 2019
Oct 30, 2018 (LBO) – Central Bank of Sri Lanka today released its half-yearly publication - “Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2018 and Prospects …
Sri Lanka’s political standoff lifts refinancing risk: Fitch Ratings
Oct 30, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lankan president's sudden replacement of the prime minister on 26 October highlights tensions within the coalition government and …
John Keells (JKH) stock flying – approaching 150/share as foreigners selling
October 30, 2018 (LBO) - Shares in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) bellwether John Keells Holdings (JKH) are soaring with the stock approaching Rs150/share after …
Sri Lanka export income up in Aug 2018: Reserves at USD 8.6Bn
Oct 30, 2018 (LBO) - The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said the island's external sector performance remained subdued in August 2018. "During the month, the …
Current political crisis in Sri Lanka is credit negative for sovereign: Moody’s
Oct 29, 2018 (LBO) – Moody's says the current political crisis in Sri Lanka is credit negative for the sovereign and the President’s sudden appointment of …
Parliament passes resolution to raise Rs.310Bn under Active Liability Mgmt
Oct 26, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Friday passed a resolution to raise up to 310 billion rupees by way of loans, in or outside Sri Lanka under …
John Keells Holdings (JKH) moving higher, up over 10% from multiyear lows
October 26, 2018 (LBO) - Shares in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) bellwether John Keells Holdings (JKH) have been in rally mode since touching multiyear lows of …
EU Ambassador appreciates progress being made to resolve investor issues
Oct 26, 2018 (LBO) – EU Ambassador Tung-Lai Margue participating in the 7th Edition of EU Dialogue that was held last week, has appreciated the encouraging …
Finance Ministry launches dedicated hotline for Enterprise Sri Lanka
Oct 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry has introduced a call center and a hotline number 1925 to assist and resolve issues faced by …
Harsha salutes Dumindra Ratnayake, critical of his removal as BOI Chairman
October 25, 2018 (LBO) - State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva used a Facebook post to praise the former Chairman of the …
President appoints Sujatha Cooray as Chairperson of People’s Bank
October 24, 2018 (LBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed long time public servant Sujatha Cooray as the Chairperson of People's Bank according to …
CBSL Deputy Governor C. J. P. Siriwardena appointed Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
October 23, 2018 (LBO) - Central Bank of Sri Lanka Deputy Governor Mr. C. P. J. Siriwardena has been appointed as Commissioner General of Inland Revenue by …
Ravi Abeysuriya appointed to Seylan Bank board as an Independent Director
October 23, 2018 (LBO) - Ravi Abeysuriya has been appointed to the board of directors of Seylan Bank with effect from October 17t, 2018 according to a stock …