Category: Markets
Sri Lanka Exports Reach USD 1.38 Billion in February, Up 4.62-pct Year-on-Year
Total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached at US$ 1,382.53 Mn in February 2025, marking a notable 4.62% year-on- year growth compared to February 2024. Additionally, exports recorded a 2.58% month-on-month increase compared to January 2025. According to provisional data from Sri Lanka Customs and estimated figures for Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products, […]
”’ Proposed Debentures
Fitch Ratings has published the National Long-Term Rating of ‘AAA(lka)’ for Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC’s (AAA(lka)/Stable) proposed senior unsecured redeemable debentures of up to LKR7 billion. The proposed debentures are rated in line with Hayley’s National Long-Term Rating and existing unsecured notes because we believe there will be limited subordination risk to debenture holders […]
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd Lists the ‘CAL Five Year Closed End Fund’ on the CSE
The units of the ‘CAL Five Year Closed End Fund’ were officially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 20th March 2025. Accordingly, a total of 914,925,446 units were listed by way of an Introduction. This significant milestone was commemorated with a special Bell Ringing Ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. Gayan De […]
Fintrex Finance Limited Debuts Inaugural Issuance of High-Yield Bond on the CSE
Fintrex Finance Limited (FFL), a dynamic leader in the non-banking financial realm, marked a significant milestone by issuing the first-ever high-yield bond to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The bell ringing ceremony, held on Friday, 14th March 2025 at the CSE Trading Floor, symbolized the company’s dedication to carving out innovative financial […]
Alliance Finance Company Launches Green Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest operating non-banking financial institution, marked a significant milestone with the issuance of its Green Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The bell ringing ceremony, held on 27th February 2025 at the CSE Trading Floor, symbolized the company’s commitment to sustainable finance and responsible investment. The Listed, […]
CSE Partners with NCDEX to Explore Opportunities in Derivatives & Commodities Trading
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the development of derivatives and commodity products in Sri Lanka. This partnership will enhance the product offering and trading instruments at CSE. The collaboration will involve knowledge-sharing initiatives, technological […]
CSE Announces the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as CEO Designate
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective 1st January 2025. Ms. Jayasekera will succeed the incumbent CEO, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, who is due to retire during the course of 2025 after serving for 11 years in that capacity. Ms. […]
CDS Launches 011 2356 444 as a Dedicated Hotline
The Central Depository Systems (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated hotline, effective from the first week of January 2025. This new initiative is designed to provide stakeholders, including investors and corporate clients, with direct access to CDS for improved query resolution and support. […]
” Capital Market Investor Forum Set for March 2025 in Colombo
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the Stock Broker industry, will host the “Invest Sri Lanka” Capital Market Investor Forum on 27th and 28th March 2025, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. The event is aimed at promoting investment in the Sri Lankan […]
CSE announces changes to S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following changes to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents as part of the 2024 Year-End Rebalance, conducted by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The exclusions and inclusions, as announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices, will take effect from 23rd December 2024, following the market close on 20th December […]
New SEC Chief Unveils Strategic Plans for Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Market Growth
Senior Professor D.B.P.H. Dissabandara, appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), highlighted the importance of balancing market development with robust regulatory oversight to ensure the security, fairness, and efficiency of Sri Lanka’s capital markets. To achieve these objectives, Prof. Dissabandara outlined a comprehensive set of plans, focusing […]
Opinion: CB defends liquidity injections amid “Money Printing” controversy
by Dhananath Fernando A fresh controversy has erupted following reports that Sri Lanka’s Central Bank (CBSL) injected nearly 100 billion rupees into the banking system by October 25. Given that money printing was the major cause of the country’s financial crisis, this news has sparked considerable attention. CBSL has defended its actions, arguing that these […]