Ambeon Capital’s subsidiary, Ambeon Essentials (Private) Limited, has entered into a share sale and purchase agreement to acquire 981,118 ordinary voting shares of Harischandra Mills, […]
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Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes, Bond Yields Remain Steady
The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.73/80 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, maintaining a stable position from the previous […]
When the Referee Starts Cheering: Why Stock Exchange Communications Matter
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently marked a significant milestone when the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached an all-time high. The achievement itself is […]
CSE Launches Sweeping Technology Reform for Brokers in Wake of Historic Trading Disruption
Colombo, 24 January 2026 — Just days after the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) endured what many described as the most humiliating episode in its 130-year history, […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Decline on Extended Tenors
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded trading at 309.76/80 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight change from 309.75/85 […]
ASPI Surges to Historic 24,000 Mark in Landmark CSE Achievement
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a significant milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 24,000 mark during intraday trading, marking […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge on Strong Interest in Dockyard and Real Estate Sectors
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced an upswing on Friday, driven by speculative trading in Colombo Dockyard following its rights issue, as well […]
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’s Interbank Rates Decline as Central Bank Increases Dollar Purchases
Easing of Sri Lanka’s interbank rates over the past week is being observed, highlighted by a decline in both call money and gilt-backed repo rates, […]
Sri Lanka Expands Treasury Bill Offerings with Additional Rs25bn Sale
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s public debt management office has successfully sold treasury bills worth 25,018 million rupees on tap, with average yields of 7.93 […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Experience Downturn
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight depreciation from the previous […]
Sri Lankan Stocks Achieve New Highs as Indices Edge Upward
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka saw a modest increase on Thursday, according to data published on its website. The All Share Price Index […]
Nations Trust Bank of Sri Lanka Receives $70 Million Boost from IFC Financing
Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank has announced securing a debt financing package of up to $70 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Fall
The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.70/85 against the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, showing a slight depreciation from the previous […]
Hayleys of Sri Lanka Launches Rs9 Billion Rights Issue Initiative
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Hayleys Plc, a prominent company in Sri Lanka, has announced plans to generate 9 billion rupees through a rights issue. This initiative […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Hold Steady
The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.72/80 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, slightly depreciating from the previous day’s rate […]
Sri Lanka Sees Decline in Treasury Bill Yields Amid Reduced Sale of 12-Month Bills
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Data from Sri Lanka’s Public Debt Management Office revealed a decline in Treasury bill yields across most maturities during Wednesday’s auction. The […]