Sri Lanka has successfully sold bonds worth 6,000 million rupees through a tap issue at an average rate determined by an auction earlier this week. […]
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Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Remain Stable
Sri Lanka’s rupee experienced a decline, closing at 309.25/35 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday. This follows an opening rate of […]
CSE Achieves Remarkable 5.25% Growth in January
The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced losses for the second consecutive trading day on January 30, despite maintaining a strong overall performance for the month. The […]
Pan Asia Bank of Sri Lanka Stripped of Primary Dealer License
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced the cancellation of Pan Asia Bank’s Primary Dealer License, effective October 23, 2025. According […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Declines, Driven by Capital Goods and Banking Turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka closed lower on Friday, with Colombo Dockyard making a significant contribution to the market turnover. The All Share […]
DFCC Bank of Sri Lanka Announces 12% Debenture Listing
DFCC Bank in Sri Lanka has announced the receipt of approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange to list debentures amounting to 10 billion rupees, bearing […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Remain Stable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.10/20 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing an improvement from 309.58/63 […]
Fitch Ratings: Sukuk Market Broadens Across New Regions and Sectors with Predominantly Investment-Grade Ratings
Fitch Ratings has reported that sukuk, which are financial instruments compliant with Islamic law, demonstrated strong resilience and credit quality in 2025. The agency highlighted […]
Sri Lanka Raises Rs179.06bn through Successful Sale of 2030, 2034, and 2037 Bonds
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka successfully raised 179.062 billion rupees through the sale of bonds maturing in 2030, 2034, and 2037, according to data from […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Slips as Real Estate Shares Drive Turnover Decline
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a decline on Thursday as several companies faced selling pressure, despite overall buying interest, as reported by market brokers. […]
Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs12.5bn Through Treasury Bill Sale Post-Auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Public Debt Management Office of Sri Lanka has successfully sold treasury bills totaling 12.5 billion rupees on tap this week, with […]
Fitch Affirms ‘A+(lka)’ Rating for Sri Lanka’s WindForce
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating of Sri Lanka-based power generator WindForce PLC at ‘A+'(lka) with a stable outlook. This decision is based […]
John Keells Holdings’ December Profits Surge 128% Boosted by BYD and Casino Ventures
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – John Keells Holdings (JKH) of Sri Lanka reported a significant increase in profits, rising by 128 percent to 6.5 billion rupees for […]
Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Experience Broad Decline
At the most recent auction, Sri Lanka experienced a decline in Treasury bill yields across all maturities, according to data released by the Public Debt […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge on Strong Earnings and Positive Sentiment
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced an uptick on Wednesday, as investor interest returned, buoyed by positive corporate earnings and the central bank’s […]
LVL Energy Fund of Sri Lanka Launches Rs507 Million Rights Issue
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s LVL Energy Fund is planning to generate 507 million rupees through a rights issue. The offer will be structured at […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Short-Term Bond Yields Decline
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.65/80 against the US dollar in the spot market, remaining relatively stable from […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Hold Steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded trading at 309.65/75 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, reflecting a decline from the previous day’s rate […]