JPMorgan Chase, a leading U.S. banking institution, has successfully completed the acquisition of WealthOS, a UK-based pensions technology platform. This information was disclosed in an […]
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Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses January 2026 Revenue Target in Just 22 Days
The revenue collected by Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the target set for the first 22 days of January, according to official data. The revenue […]
Barista’s “Share a Meal” Campaign Raises Rs. 6.78 Mn, Offering Hope to Sri Lankan Children for Sixth Year
Sri Lanka’s largest and most preferred café chain, Barista Sri Lanka, has once again demonstrated its dedication to community upliftment with the successful conclusion of […]
Sri Lanka Secures Rs8.5bn Cash Donation and Rs2.3bn in Goods for Reconstruction Efforts
Sri Lanka has received a generous financial donation exceeding 8.5 billion rupees, with significant contributions from well-wishers in the United States. In addition, goods valued […]
Sri Lanka Shines at AsiaBerlin, Highlighting Innovation and Startup Potential
Sri Lanka made a significant impact at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2025, highlighting the country’s burgeoning innovation and startup scene. Through a vibrant delegation of tech […]
SLYCAN Trust Hosts Climate Finance Forum Amid Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Response
On January 20, 2026, SLYCAN Trust held a High-Level Forum on Climate Finance and Climate-Related Extreme Events in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This event was part […]
Colombo Stock Market Achieves Landmark 24,000 Milestone
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s benchmark index, the All Share Price Index (ASPI), achieved a historic milestone by reaching the 24,000-point level for the first time […]
JP Morgan Acquires WealthOs, Expanding Reach in Sri Lanka’s Pension Tech Sector
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – JPMorgan Chase, a prominent US-based financial institution, has acquired WealthOS, a pensions management firm with offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, […]
Suburban Land Values Skyrocket Amidst Stabilizing Urban Expansion – LPI 2025
The Sri Lankan land market experienced solid growth in 2025, with the suburbs of Colombo and districts within the Western Province emerging as pivotal contributors, […]
Sri Lanka Highlights Tourism Opportunities at Vakantiebeurs Fair 2026 in the Netherlands
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), in collaboration with a delegation of 15 leading local travel and tourism companies, represented Sri Lanka at the […]
ADB Unveils Advisory Group at Davos to Propel Asia-Pacific Private Sector Growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has established a High-Level Private Sector Advisory Group during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. This initiative […]
Ex-Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana Engages in Discussions with President
Former Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday, January 22, to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic outlook […]
Sri Lankan Ambassador Confirms Progress in Talks for Direct Ethiopian Flights to Colombo
The outgoing Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Ethiopia, Theshantha Kumarasiri, has confirmed ongoing discussions with Ethiopian Airlines to initiate direct flights between Addis Ababa and […]
Fitch Assigns ‘A-(lka)’ Rating to Sri Lanka’s LB Finance Debt
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Fitch Ratings has assigned a final National Long-Term Rating of ‘A-(lka)’ to Sri Lanka’s LB Finance’s proposed listed senior unsecured debentures, which […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Decline
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.75/80 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, showing little change from the 309.75/85 rate of […]
Sri Lanka Insurance Life Honors Leading Sales Achievers at 2025 Star Awards
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation’s most trusted life insurance provider, recently hosted its prestigious Star Awards 2025 at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. This […]
Gold Surges Past $4,900/oz as Goldman Sachs Projects $5,400 by Year-End
Gold prices have reached a historic peak of $4,904.66 per ounce as of January 22, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weakening US dollar, and expectations […]
DPMC Launches Bajaj Electric Three-Wheeler in Sri Lanka, Pioneering Sustainable Mobility
Bajaj, Sri Lanka’s most trusted three-wheeler brand, represented by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), has announced the launch of the Bajaj Electric Three-Wheeler. […]