FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Ceylon Hospitals (Durdans) in Sri Lanka has announced plans to seek shareholder approval for a share sub-division. This initiative will involve splitting […]
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Sri Lanka rupee trading weaker, bond yields steady
On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan rupee was quoted weaker at 310.10/20 against the US dollar in the spot market, compared to the previous day’s rate […]
Sri Lanka stock market trading halted on Wealth Trust error trade
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Trading at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange was temporarily halted shortly after the market opened due to an error trade involving Wealth […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields edge up on short end
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 310.00/10 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, marking a decline from the previous day’s rate of […]
Sri Lanka regulator extends Perpetual Treasuries suspension by 6-months
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced an extension of the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from operating as a primary dealer. This […]
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, bond yields edge lower
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee commenced trading at 309.90/310.10 against the US dollar in the spot market, reflecting a slight weakening from […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields up slightly
The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading in the spot market on Monday at 309.95/310.05 against the US dollar, showing a slight decline from Friday’s closing […]
Sri Lanka stocks gain 0.66-pct on diversified financials, construction shares
Investor interest in diversified financials and construction shares propelled Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to a 0.66 percent increase on Monday, according to data […]
Bourse Recovery Sees ASPI Cross 23,000 Again
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded Monday’s trading session on a positive note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) once more surpassing the significant […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.85/92 against the US dollar in the spot market, marking a slight depreciation from Friday’s rate of […]
Foreigners buy Sri Lanka rupee bonds; extend 2025 net inflow to USD 234.4 million
Foreign investors acquired approximately USD 3 million worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending January 1, according to data from the Central […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields slightly lower
On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee closed at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing a slight depreciation from the previous day’s […]
Bullish Opening for Colombo Bourse: ASPI Rises 1.06% on First Day of 2026
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the new year on an optimistic note, marked by robust investor engagement that led to notable gains in key […]
Sri Lanka’s SEC eases minimum public holding rules to boost liquidity
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka has approved amendments to the listing rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to offer greater […]
Sri Lanka stocks close up, led by construction and banks
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a positive start to the year 2026, as indicated by provisional data available on […]
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs1bn Treasury bills after auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Public Debt Management Office of Sri Lanka has successfully sold treasury bills worth 1,000 million rupees at an average interest rate […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields down
The Sri Lankan rupee was trading at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, showing a slight decline from the previous […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes flat, bond yields down
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.45/60 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing minimal movement from the previous […]