FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is advised to cease its inflationary swaps and secure foreign reserves represented by excess liquidity, rather […]
Month: February 2026
Paramount Skydance Triumphs Over Warner Bros Deal as Netflix Shares Surge After Withdrawal
Paramount Skydance has successfully acquired Warner Bros Discovery after a prolonged bidding war. The acquisition comes following Netflix’s decision not to increase its offer for […]
Sri Lanka Secures Rs140bn Through Successful 2030, 2034, and 2037 Bond Issuance
Sri Lanka has successfully sold bonds totaling 140 billion rupees for the years 2030, 2034, and 2037, according to data released by the public debt […]
Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses February 2026 Revenue Goal in Just 23 Days
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its revenue target for the first 23 days of February, according to official data. The target for […]
ComBank Elevates Lending Strategy with Ambitious 2025 Vision
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reached a significant milestone in 2025 by becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand its […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Decline
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading in the spot market at 309.29/32 against the US dollar, following an opening rate […]
Seylan Bank Achieves Record LKR 12.1 Billion Profit After Tax in 2025
Seylan Bank has announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025, showcasing significant growth in profitability. The Bank achieved a Profit Before […]
AIDAdiva Celebrates Inaugural Visit to Hambantota International Port
On February 12, 2026, Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed the cruise vessel AIDAdiva for its inaugural call at the southern port, marking AIDA Cruises’ second […]
HNB Fuels Sri Lanka’s Recovery with Unprecedented Advances Growth and Enhanced Balance Sheet in 2025
In 2025, HNB Group reported a total tax contribution of Rs 48.4 billion, with notable achievements including gross loans and advances surpassing Rs 1.5 trillion […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge with Gains in Softlogic, Construction, and Consumer Sectors
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange experienced gains on Thursday, with notable contributions from the capital goods and diversified financial sectors. The All Share Price Index […]
Stock Market Surges with Impressive Rs. 4.9 Billion Turnover
On Thursday, the Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a surge in trading activity, with turnover approaching the Rs. 5 billion mark. This uptick indicates increased investor […]
SLIM Effie Awards 2025 Grand Finale to Shine at Monarch Imperial on March 3, 2026
The marketing and advertising community in Sri Lanka is set to converge for an evening of prestige, recognition, and global distinction at the SLIM Effie […]
Imperial Advisors of WIS Group Launches New Office Expansion
Imperial Advisors, a division of the WIS Group, a Sri Lankan company offering financial solutions in the United Kingdom, has inaugurated its new Conveyancing office […]
LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026: Celebrating Trailblazers in Inclusive FinTech
LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, has announced the eighth edition of its flagship event, the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026. The announcement was made at […]
SriLankan Airlines Expands to Ahmedabad, Enhancing Indian Tourism Connections
SriLankan Airlines is set to introduce direct flights to Ahmedabad, marking its tenth destination in the Indian market. This strategic expansion aims to boost tourism […]
Hayleys PLC Announces Rs. 7 Billion Listed Debenture Issue
Diversified conglomerate Hayleys PLC has revealed its intention to raise up to Rs. 7 billion through a listed debenture issue, pending regulatory approvals. In a […]
LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 to Honor Excellence in Inclusive Fintech
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, has announced that the 8th edition of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards will focus on the theme […]
HUTCH Unveils GameOn, Transforming Sri Lanka’s Esports and Digital Gaming Scene
HUTCH, a leading telecom service provider in Sri Lanka, has unveiled GameOn, an innovative web-based platform for esports and gaming content. This initiative is a […]