Sri Lanka’s financial landscape is facing new challenges, as an unregulated virtual asset market opens potential avenues for financial crimes.

Kerner Haus Global Solutions yesterday disclosed its board has resolved to recommend a subdivision of its ordinary voting shares on a 70-for-1 basis.

Some countries across Asia have announced measures to deal with the impact of the soaring global energy costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, including capping the petrol prices.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.8 Bn.

Amid the escalating tensions surrounding the US-Iran conflict, the selling pressure emerged in the secondary market as the investors adopted a cautious stance.

The Ceylon Planters’ Provident Society (CPPS), one of the first private provident funds established in Sri Lanka, marks its centenary on 10 March 2026 – a hundred years since the Society was officially inaugurated in Kandy to provide members of t

Asia Plantation & Export (Pvt) Ltd formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Sharia Council, a move that will become a turning point in the island’s export sector. As a company that always breaks new ground in the business wo

Elephant House Ice Cream has unveiled a new generation of products under its Elephant House Wonder and IMORICH brands, powered by advanced Extrusion Technology. This landmark investment by Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) strengthens the company’s manu

Strengthening its voice in service and fellowship, Round Table Sri Lanka officially launched its national magazine– Table Talk and new official website, marking a significant milestone in its continuing journey. The dual launch reflects a deliberat

New Anthoney’s Farms (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s only producer of 100 percent antibiotic-free chicken, has entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Peradeniya to establish independent third-party verification of its

The Ceylon Money Market Fund (CMMF) managed by Ceylon Asset Management (CAM) is ranked as Sri Lanka’s best performing Money Market Fund reporting a return of 8.92 percent p.a. (Net of Withholding Tax) in 2025, according to the Unit Trust Associatio

The 21st ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards, recently held at Cinnamon Life, marked a significant milestone, uniting Sri Lanka’s leading corporates, sustainability professionals, regulators, and stakeholders to celebrate over two decades of ESG r

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a leading investment institution in Sri Lanka, is shifting the conversation from symbolic recognition to meaningful action thr

Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered an notable performance at the SLIM Effie Awards 2025, held recently, securing a total of six metals, one Gold, three Silver and two Bronze, along with eight finalist recognitions across its Digital, Creative and Media

DFCC Bank PLC, under its Garusaru proposition for senior citizens and in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, has introduced a simplified biometric process that enables eligible government pensioners to complete their annual Life Certificat

Union Assurance has expanded its regional footprint with two key milestones: the opening of a new branch at No. 126, New Town Road, Embilipitiya, and the strategic relocation of its Chilaw branch to a newly upgraded facility at No. 120, Puttalam Road

As South Asia’s first fully integrated resort, City of Dreams Sri Lanka represents a new chapter in the nation’s tourism story — one defined by scale, sophistication and global standards. Bringing together luxury hospitality, gaming, retail, en

Sri Lanka is better equipped than during its 2022 financial crisis to absorb shocks from rising oil prices, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said, citing a strong US$ 7 billion foreign reserve buffer and low inflation as critical safegu

​Credit to the private sector by licensed commercial banks continued unabated through January 2026 at a faster pace from a year earlier, although the amount of loans granted fell sharply from the levels seen in December 2025 due to seasonal effects

​Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is navigating a complex landscape in early March 2026, grappling with a slowdown in arrivals following two consecutive record-breaking months.

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council has raised concerns over the mounting disruptions to global shipping and supply chains driven by the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Sri Lanka’s banking sector is currently confronting a medium-high money laundering risk, compounded by emerging threats from financial fraud and tax evasion.

​Sri Lanka’s foreign reserve assets have risen to their highest levels since April 2020, supported by continuous record-high inflows from worker remittances, tourism, and exports.

​Sri Lankan remittances remained robust in February 2026, totalling US$ 729.0 million, up from US$ 548.1 million a year earlier, though slightly below January’s US$ 751.1 million.

The global economic landscape is currently navigating a period of profound volatility, characterised by shifting geopolitical alliances, rising protectionism and unpredictable regional conflicts.

Reaffirming the commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment and leadership in Sri Lanka, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a World Bank Group member – and global partners including UN Women and

Sri Lanka Tourism has organised a special luncheon and breakfast programme for foreign tourists who are currently staying in the country, due to the disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis.

HNB Assurance PLC launched the 2026 edition of ‘Liya Harasara’, its flagship annual initiative dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in line with the International Women’s Day.

Committed to delivering convenient banking solutions for all, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has expanded its footprint to Kaluwanchikudy, with the opening of its newest branch in this scenic coastal town southeast of Batticaloa in the Eastern provinc

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt one of the global tea trade’s most critical corridors, with the exporters in Sri Lanka, India and Kenya warning of mounting logistical and financial pressures as the shipping routes