Economic
Reuters: Shares logged record closing levels for the third straight session on Friday, propelled by strong gains in financial stocks.
Investor sentiment remained mixed at the Colombo stock market with the two price indices moving in opposite directions, though turnover was healthy.
Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal yesterday said new strategies to address the hardships faced by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will be introduced shortly.
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently facilitated the shipment of locally manufactured trailers, marking the beginning of its services to the local exporters as a gateway port.
ASPI and S&P SL finished Oct. with 7.4% and 5% respectively, propelling YTD gain to 50% and 48.5%
YTD net foreign selling tops Rs. 46 b mark
Global real GDP growth was weaker than expected in 3Q21 as supply constraints caused a greater share of nominal demand growth to feed into higher prices, Fitch Ratings said this week.
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based inflation in October rose to 7.6% from 5.7% in the previous month according to the Central Bank.
The Central Bank Monetary Board yesterday issued new rules, as published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2251/42 dated 28 October, in respect of repatriation of export proceeds into Sri Lanka and conversion of such export proceeds to rupees.
The Presidential Export Awards are the most prestigious awards presented by the President to exporters in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the export sector and to the economic development of the country.
The Central Bank (CBSL) yesterday announced maximum interest rates as part of its measures to ensure effective benefits to all stakeholders.
First 9 months’ haul tops $ 11 b mark, reflecting 70.63% achievement of $ 15.7 b target set for 2021
Despite challenges export sector sustains resilience but Sept. fails to continue $ 1 b performance achieved in previous 3 months
Merchandise exports up 19% to $ 8.88 b, Q3 performance up 5% to $ 3.2 b
9-month services exports estimated at $ 2.2 b
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has established an Advisory Committee to examine possible revival options for failed finance companies.
The upcoming Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021, is prepared to host a lineup of contemporary dialogues under this year’s theme ‘Springboard for revival: Opportunity to reset’. Day One of the event will commence with a session dedicated towards a focal topic on ‘Sri Lanka’s Opportunity to Reset in the New Global Norm’ on 6 December.
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed fines on three financial institutions as penalties to enforce compliance during the third quarter of 2021.
Seylan Bank has announced plans to raise a maximum of Rs. 20 billion next year either in phases or in one go to boost its capital.
Successfully completes process of developing and testing blockchain technology-based ‘Shared Know-Your-Customer’ (KYC) Proof-of-Concept
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