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Sri Lanka unbundles power utility in move to encourage private sector participation
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka unbundles power utility in move to encourage private sector participation

Extraordinary Gazette announced that the provisions of the new act will come into operation next Mon…

Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady

Wth the exception of the 01.06.2033 which saw demand and edged down.

Sri Lanka central bank chief to join IMF head for Asia-Pacific talks
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka central bank chief to join IMF head for Asia-Pacific talks

Panel will explore the forces reshaping the Asia-Pacific region and the policy priorities needed

Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request for 3 ships since Feb 26 before US strike: President
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Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request for 3 ships since Feb 26 before US strike: President

IRIS Dena was sunk by U.S. while Sri Lanka was assessing "goodwill visit" request

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs7.5bn Treasury bills after auction
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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs7.5bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 55.33 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka rupee depreciates further, bond yields steady
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka rupee depreciates further, bond yields steady

Considerably weaker from previous close

Sri Lanka to amend 2016 Microfinance Act, set up new regulatory body
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka to amend 2016 Microfinance Act, set up new regulatory body

Bill presented to parliament this week to amend the Microfinance Act No. 06 of 2016

Sri Lanka stocks close up despite market volatility amidst Middle East conflict
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka stocks close up despite market volatility amidst Middle East conflict

The market turnover was 5.68 billion rupees. Most of this came from diversified financials (2.22 bil…

Sri Lanka Siyapatha Finance’s Rs3.75bn debt rated ‘BBB+(lka)’ by Fitch
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Sri Lanka Siyapatha Finance’s Rs3.75bn debt rated ‘BBB+(lka)’ by Fitch

The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. …

Sri Lanka Siyapatha Finance’s proposed debt rated ‘BBB+(lka)’ by Fitch
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka Siyapatha Finance’s proposed debt rated ‘BBB+(lka)’ by Fitch

The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. …

Sri Lanka to lower social security contribution levy registration threshold
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka to lower social security contribution levy registration threshold

Through a new bill to amend the SSCL Act No. 25 of 2022.

Sri Lanka’s NDB Bank to list 11.85-pct GSS bond
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Sri Lanka’s NDB Bank to list 11.85-pct GSS bond

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