Category: Economy and Markets
Sri Lanka to introduce Euro 4 fuel in July, No impact on current pricing
Jun 14, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development said the Government will introduce Euro 4 fuel to the market and replace super diesel and 95 octane petrol, in July.“Euro 4 doesn’t affect petrol (Octane 92) and auto diesel to leave the market and the prices won’t also rise.Euro 4 will be sold as […]
Fitch-rated finance Cos unlikely to face immediate rating action despite new Regs
Jun 14, 2018 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings says finance companies rated by them are unlikely to face immediate rating action, as they believe all have adequate capital to meet the thresholds that will apply from 1 July 2018. Even after taking account of potential RWA changes, based on the current asset mix – and most […]
‘s Access Engineering (AEL)
June 13, 2018 (LBO) – Due to the lacklustre performance of the Colombo Stock Exchange, foreign investors likely have made significant losses investing in Sri Lankan stocks over the past few years. Some of the largest losses they have experienced in percentage terms are likely to be investments made in shares of Sri Lankan listed […]
Sixways Sri Lanka can attract more foreign investment
A Blog by Tatiana Nenova To facilitate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Sri Lanka launched last week an innovative online one-stop shop to help investors obtain all official approvals. To mark the occasion, this blog series explores different aspects of FDI in Sri Lanka. Part 1 put forth 5 Reasons Why Sri Lanka Needs FDI. Part […]
‘t tolerate speculation further; if necessary will use all instruments to discipline
Jun 13, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor warned forex market players saying that if necessary he is ready to use all the instruments they have to discipline the market and the Central Bank is not going to impose an undue burden on the people.Speaking at a recent event, Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said […]
‘s Central Bank defends the currency
June 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lankan Rupee weakness has caused the currency to trade close to the psychological Rs160/US$ level.In the month of May, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka depleted approximately US0mn in foreign reserves defending the currency.Persons aligned with the previous government such as former SEC Chairman Nalaka Godahewa, who has been […]
Fairfield Holdings acquires controlling interest of Alethea Group
Jun 12, 2018 (LBO) – Alethea Group, a private educational institution has divested controlling interest of its equity to Fairfield Holdings at end May 2018.The transaction was arranged and supervised by M Power Capital which was responsible for the overall transaction as well as sell-side advisory for Alethea, while PwC was the adviser on the […]
Chevron Lubricants Lanka (LLUB) in Decline as CEO Kishu Gomes Exits
June 12, 2018 (LBO) – On May 22, 2018 Kishu Gomes resigned as Managing Director/CEO and as a Director of Chevron Lubricants Lanka with ‘immediate effect’ as per stock exchange disclosure. He was immediately replaced by the company’s Chairman Rochna Kaul, who has served as General Manager Chevron Lubricants in Pakistan. The abrupt resignation came […]
Sri Lanka Eco summit to focus on the fast track to a turnaround
Jun 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2018, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to take place on 12th – 14th September at Cinnamon Grand Colombo will be themed “On the Fast Track to a Turnaround”.Sri Lanka’s economy is once again at a crucial juncture in need of a swift and well strategized […]
S&T Interiors Sri Lanka to debut first overseas project at Marriott Maldives
Sri Lanka’s most exclusive turnkey contracting and interior fit-out company, S&T Interiors Sri Lanka is rapidly nearing completion on its milestone project for the Marriott Maldives Resort and Spa. The project marks S&T Interiors Sri Lanka’s first first-ever international project and follows on several high-end domestic projects – from the Mövenpick City Hotel in Colombo […]
SriLankan Airlines CEO Suren Ratwatte retires amid Commission hearings
June 08, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines CEO Suren Ratwatte has submitted a letter announcing his early retirement, few days after Presidential Commission on SriLankan and Mihin commenced witness hearings. Ratwatte appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka with effect from October 2015. Presidential Commission is to investigate alleged irregularities […]
Laugfs empowers future generations with Nana Maga Math camps
The LAUGFS Nana Maga Math Camps conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education marked another milestone of assisting over 1500 students to strengthen their mathematics knowledge through skill enhancement.The 10th programme was recently conducted in Matara with over 150 G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) students. The LAUGFS Nana Maga Math Camps project was launched last year […]