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The Monetary Board of the Central Bank (CB) yesterday decided to maintain policy interest rates at their current levels, awaiting for materialisation of various measures aimed at accelerating subpar economic growth in the country, while being cautiou
Police officers arrest an activist at London City Airport during the fourth day of demonstrations by the climate change action group Extinction Rebellion, in London yesterday. Demonstrations occurred in 60 cities around the world this week, with thou
With nearly one-third of Sri Lanka’s adult banking population considered to be inactive account holders and many facing significant constraints in accessing finance, the World Bank (WB) urges the country’s banks to position themselves as developm
The Central Bank (CB) wants Sri Lanka’s banking sector to start preparing for the anticipated transformation of the current banking industry landscape as the new Banking Act is set to come into effect in 2021 with the regulator gaining more ‘teet
ATHENS (AFP) - The European Commission yesterday approved a Greek scheme to reduce bad loans weighing down the country’s banks, limiting new credit and holding back economic recovery.
The Central Bank (CB) is to introduce new regulations to restrict cross holdings among banks to enhance corporate governance in the banking sector. “We are looking
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks rose for the fifth straight session yesterday to hit their near four-week high led by beverage shares, but foreign investors exited from the risky assets with the start of presiden
John Keells Hotels provided a corporate guarantee for Rs.2.45 billion to People’s Bank on Wednesday, in respect of a long-term loan facility obtained by its subsidiary, Ceylon Holiday Resorts Ltd, for redevelopment of Cinnamon Bentota Beach. “Th
HONG KONG (AFP) - Apple yesterday removed a Hong Kong map application used by pro-democracy protesters, saying it endangered police, after China warned the US tech giant to drop the app. According to a statement p
HONG KONG (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed yesterday with investors moving cautiously as they sifted through conflicting reports about the outlook for upcoming China-US trade talks.
With nearly one-third of Sri Lanka’s adult banked population considered to be inactive account holders and many facing significant constraints in accessing finance, the World Bank (WB) urges the country’s banks to position themselves as developme
The European Union (EU) is providing EUR 40 million to Sri Lanka to co-finance the Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation and Inclusive Democratic Engagement (STRIDE) project.
Sri Lanka becomes the most improved economy in the South Asian region in Global Competitiveness Index 2019, by gaining 1.1 index points and improving its ranking to 84th, out of 141 countries, due to the improvements in socio-economic elements.
(Colombo) REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Central Bank will likely leave its key interest rates on hold at a policy review tomorrow, after a 50-basis-point cut in August, a Reuters poll showed, ahead of presidential elections and as lower bank rates go into e
Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate has inched up to 4.9 percent during the second quarter of 2019, up from 4.7 percent in the quarter ended in March 2019, although the total number of employed persons has increased.
John Keells Hotels provided a corporate guarantee for Rs.2.45 billion to People’s Bank yesterday, in respect of a long-term loan facility obtained by its subsidiary, Ceylon Holiday Resorts Ltd, for redevelopment of Cinnamon Bentota Beach.
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For a record 14th year, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) was ranked as the Most Respected entity in Sri Lanka, in the recently released edition of LMD’s Most Respected entities issue. In terms of the 10 attribute rankings, JKH has taken the lead in s
First Capital Research predicts zero chance for a third policy rate cut this year ahead of Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Review scheduled for this Friday. “The Central Ba
A consortium of leading local banks, comprising of the Bank of Ceylon, NDB Bank and National Savings Bank has raised a syndicated loan of US$ 25 million (Rs 4.5 billion at current rates) for Sri Lanka’s showpiece high rise property development Alta
The Central Bank (CB) expects private sector credit growth to pick up by end of this year amid anticipated low interest rates through lending rate caps slapped on banks and enhanced business confidence. Speaking t
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s bourse yesterday dropped its unsolicited US$ 39 billion bid for London Stock Exchange Group (LSE), conceding it hadn’t won over LSE management for a move that could have transformed both global financial services
MTD Walkers PLC, a construction major mired in losses, yesterday informed the Colombo Stock Exchange that one of its creditors has obtained an enjoining order preventing them giving effect to a recent volunta
Jonathan Alles, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Hatton National Bank (HNB) in an interview with Mirror Business speaks about the bank’s key achievements, banking sector performance, fourth industrial revolution etc. Excerpts:
The lending rate caps on banks may not yield the desired effect of stimulating credit demand in the short term, as the root cause of the problem lies not with the rates but with the borrower sentiments and subdued economic activity, said Fitch Ratin
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) kicks off the groundwork to develop an international wellness tourism strategy and a brand development initiative within a year, to position the country as a leading player in the US $ 2.6 trillion global
Following two years of extensive negotiations and deliberations, Litro Gas Lanka, Sri Lanka’s largest importer and supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), has been able to arrive at an agreement with the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) of Sri L
The finance sector holding company of Softlogic Holdings PLC, Softlogic Capital PLC, yesterday revealed plans to raise Rs.1.5 billion via a listed debenture issue.
Capital Alliance (CAL) extends its market leadership in investment banking services with its transaction footprint exceeding Rs.100 billion in the past two years.
(Colombo) REUTERS: Sri Lankan stocks and rupee closed firmer yesterday after presidential frontrunner Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who faced uncertainty over his candidature, filed a nomination early in the day.
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