People’s Bank celebrated World Children’s Day by relaunching ‘Ethera Udana Minors’ Foreign Currency Account with new features at the bank’s headquarters Branch at 1st October 2024.

Singer Sri Lanka has been recognized with the Most Innovative Retail Concept Award of the Year 2023/2024 by the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Association (FAPRA). This accolade underscores Singer’s exemplary response to economic challenges a

Tokyo Cement Group recently had the honor of reaffirming its Sustainable Leadership status in the Construction Industry by winning two awards at the Annual Green and Sustainability Awards 2024.

Dr. Christian Wards, AIA’s Director of Group Healthcare, recently addressed the Sri Lanka International Insurance Summit 2024, held at Shangri-La Colombo.

DHS Gem and Jewellery was honoured as the Leading Exporter of the Year (Medium) at the Business World International Awards. Organised by the Business World International Organisation (BWIO), the event took place recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel in C

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recognized the achievements of students from batches seven and eight of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets (ADFM) at a ceremonial event held on 30thSeptember 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Grand Sapphire Ha

More adventures and travel experiences have just been announced for Ceylinco Life policyholders with the launch of the 18thedition of the life insurance market leader’s ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion, the largest promotion cum loyalty programme

The selling rate of the US dollar has fallen below Rs. 300 for the first time since June 8, 2023.

Sri Lanka’s exports reached the highest levels so far this year, buttressed by the recovery seen in garment exports as of late but the deficit in the merchandise trade account expanded due to the faster increase in imports.

Construction sector activities continued to plough ahead through August 2024, though some slowdown was seen during the month.

Sri Lanka’s new government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, plans to engage in detailed discussions on potential changes to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme later this month following a review.

The new government has decided to retain both Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana in this interim period in order to avert any disruptions in relation to IMF programme in prioritising stabilit

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa and Sri Jayewardenepura University Professor Dr. Anil J. Fernando to key advisory positions to assist him on economic and financial matters

Union Bank PLC has appointed Dinesh Weerakkody as its new Chairman, following the resignation of Nirvana Chaudhary, the bank disclosed to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.5 bn.

The secondary market exhibited mixed activities throughout yesterday, with subdued trading volumes ahead of today’s Rs. 142.5bn T-bill auction.

Siyapatha Finance PLC recently posted a steady financial growth for the first half ended June 30, 2024. The company recorded a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.513 million, indicating a 189 percent increase compared to the corresponding period last year

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) successfully concluded its ‘We Transfer More Than Just Money’ remittance initiative for 2024, resulting in a significant surge in foreign remittances from overseas.

SDB bank announced the appointment of veteran banker Kapila Ariyaratne as its new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer.

Seylan Tikiri, a leading minor savings brand, is celebrating the World Children’s Day with its 11th World Children’s Month (WCM) campaign.

KPMG in Sri Lanka, a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms, has appointed Dushani Corea as a Principal of the firm, with effect from October 01, 2024.

Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC announced the appointment of Mano Sekaram and Averil Anne Ludowyke as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its board.

C.R.P. Balasuriya has been appointed as Acting CEO/General Manager of HDFC Bank, effective September 26, 2024.

In celebration of World Children’s Day 2024, Sri Lanka Insurance Life extends its commitment to securing the future of the nation’s children by offering a Rs.1 million free life insurance cover to the parents of every child born on October 1, 202

The much-anticipated National Level Competition of the Capital Market Masters Quiz successfully concluded recently at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) trading floor, World Trade Centre, Colombo.

Aviyana, in a move to promote business and tourism hand in hand, Sri Lanka’s first-ever seven-star hotel, has chosen to be the Main Sponsor for the highly anticipated Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024, which is set to take place on November 2 and 3,

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled new apron bus wraps that celebrate the iconic cities forming the map of Sri Lanka. Through vibrant illustrations, the new wraps promote the extraordinary iconography and experiences that each location offers. These ne

Prime Group, the nation’s leading real estate conglomerate, has clinched the prestigious Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Award at the 19th Employer Brand Awards 2024, in recognition of its commitment to human resource development and employee welfare

The much-anticipated Future Image Mega Expo 2024 was held on August 23 and 25, 2024, at the iconic Veerasingham Hall in Jaffna.

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd yesterday saw the appointment of Channa Gunawardana as its new Chairman.