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Good Intentions, Bad Economics: The Risks of Intervening in SME Lending Decisions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- In the past weeks, newspaper headlines have brought to the forefront a growing narrative that banks are prospering while SMEs are struggling. This outcome has largely been attrib... Read More


Hambantota International Port Records 175-pct Cargo Growth in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite what has been widely recognised... Read More


Wealthtrust Securities (WLTH) explodes higher in stock market debut

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- January 8, 2026 (LBO) - Wealthtrust Securities (WLTH), a leading primary dealer of government securities in Sri Lanka, has spiked 167% from its IPO price in its stock market debut... Read More


Ray Jayawardhana Appointed Caltech's Tenth President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- January 8, 2026 (LBO) - Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, an accomplished academic leader and renowned astrophysicist who currently serves as provost of Johns Hopkins University, has been nam... Read More


Sri Lankan garment exports gain tariff-free access to UK from 01 January

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lankan garment manufacturers gain unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalised trade rules. The changes allow manufacturers to source up to 100% of inputs for garments... Read More


U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to Depart Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United State... Read More


CSE Halts Market Trading to Ensure a Fair and Orderly Market

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- WealthTrust Securities Limited commenced trading on Diri Savi Board on 07th January 2026 and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) observed unusually high prices of certain transaction... Read More


SEC and CSE Collaborate to Expedite Listings Through Advisor Awareness

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an awareness session for Corporate Finance Advisors focu... Read More


ComBank & Mastercard launch SL's first Dynamic Currency Conversion for online payments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- As part of Commercial Bank of Ceylon's sustained efforts to strengthen tourism-related businesses and improve convenience for foreign travellers, the Bank has partnered with Mast... Read More


SEC Eases Minimum Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introductions to Boost Market Flexibility

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has approved amendments to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules to provide greater flexibility regarding the M... Read More