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CA Sri Lanka unveils innovative executive & postgraduate diploma for executives
In remaining relevant amidst increasing challenges in the corporate world, the Business School of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) unveiled it’s newly revamped Executive Diploma in Accounting, Business & Strategy, and the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Finance & Strategy. The two programmes which takes on a progressive learning methodology, […]
Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka elects new office bearers
Ruwan Perera, Chief Operating Officer of NDB Wealth Management Limited was unanimously elected as the new President of Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) at its 14th Annual General Meeting recently held in Colombo. Prior to being appointed as President of UTASL, he served as the Secretary of the Association. Ruwan Perera is an […]
The all new Volvo XC90model secures over 120 awards globally
Volvo cars, the world renowned Scandinavian car brand announced that it had won more than 130 international awards during the year 2015 and 2016 for the sophisticated new look of the Volvo range, its world-leading innovation and engineering excellence. The all new Volvo XC90 in particular proved to be a strong competitor in the […]
Japan pledges Rs305mn grant aid for Sri Lanka’s HRD scholarships in 2016
The Government of Japan has selected the 3rd batch of 15 prospective scholars under its Second Phase of Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Program – 2016 which commenced in September 2014, based on the official agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka. This year the Government of Japan pledges a grant […]
Opinion: Is it time to close the Dehiwela Zoo?
Jul 05, 2016 (LBO) – I long for a Sri Lanka where our animals enjoy the same freedom and protection from fear and harm as people do, and are respected and revered. Over the years, concerned citizens of Sri Lanka, organizations, visitors to the Zoo, and the media have highlighted issues of suffering and inadequate […]
Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy assumes office as Central Bank Governor
Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy was appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena, according to the provisions of the Monetary Law Act No.58 of 1949. Accordingly, Dr. Coomaraswamy will function as the Chairman of the Monetary Board of the Central […]
” to Sierra Cables PLC Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has assigned Sri Lanka based cable manufacturer Sierra Cables PLC (Sierra) a National LongTerm Rating of ‘BB+(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. Sierra’s rating reflects its established core business, which has an extensive product portfolio, modest but expanding market share and stable EBITDA margins. This is counterbalanced by exposure to cyclical endmarkets, risks associated […]
Sri Lanka’s CCC welcomes new Governor, Urges Stakeholders to Support Restoring Confidence in CBSL
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes the appointment of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and extends to him its best wishes as he commences a 6 year term. Coomaraswamy, a much respected economist with a stellar track record both in Sri Lanka and overseas, is eminently […]
Sri Lanka’s first National Coop Policy & Coop Act in the offing
As Sri Lanka’s third economic force reported total value close to $ 3 Bn, it is set to enter the next stage of development with a variety of support measures from the government –including a National Cooperative Act, a Coop policy and the third cooperative university in South Asia set up in Sri Lanka. “We […]
Britain to slash corporate tax to lowest in a major economy
July 04, 2016 (LBO) – The British Chancellor George Osborne wants to slash corporation tax to less than 15 per cent, making it the lowest rate in any major economy, amid steps to buoy the economy after the brexit vote. He said Britain should “get on with it” to prove to investors that the country […]
Commercial Bank adds crosscurrency transactions to Online Banking
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has added a new dimension to its Online Banking platform by enabling foreign currency account holders to carry out fund transfers between accounts maintained in different currencies other than Sri Lankan rupees. These transactions can be carried out between accounts maintained under a customers own namein eight major currencies including […]
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC Joins CSE to Open Trading for July
Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS) rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. The market opening ceremony was organized to mark the first trading day for the month of July. Directors Mr. Ajit Gunewardene and Mr. Ronnie Peiris, President of the Consumer Foods Sector of JKH & Director Mr. Jit […]