In celebration of World Children’s Day, NDB Bank, the pioneer in banking has once again reintroduced the art of savings to our future generation via the Shilpa Children’s Savings Account.

The 100 percent cash margin rule on non-essential imports will be removed with immediate effect, the Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said.

DFCC Bank, the Bank for Everyone is proud to announce the launch of the DFCC World Mastercard credit card which is now available for existing and new customers. The card is perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and businessmen who are looking for

Allianz Lanka, one of the leading insurance providers in Sri Lanka, recently implemented the Voice of Customer (VoC) programme into its core insurance system.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has stepped up efforts to encourage Sri Lankans living overseas to invest in Sri Lanka with the support of the country’s benchmark private bank.

Sarvodaya Development Finance further strengthened its leadership ranks with the appointment of high networth investor on Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) S.N. Senthilverl as a non-executive, non-independent Director, to the Board of Directors.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Yamuna Silva as its Head of Legal with effect from 13 September 2021, the bank announced recently.

Bandula Egodage has been appointed to the Board of Commercial Credit and Finance PLC as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director effective 1 October 2021.

The world is experiencing a period of rapid change. With past behaviours changing due to the disruption caused by the pandemic, technology has stepped into facilitate new behaviors as societies move forward in the new normal.

Sampath Bank announced that the Sampath Bank Payment Gateway, the only online solution which provides the most cost-effective and secure payment authorization and processing service, now accepts UnionPay credit and debit cards.

In line with their ongoing sustainability efforts, MAS Active – Asialine has become the first manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka to obtain the trio of Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Responsible Wool Stan

Marking its11th year of honoring inspiring Sri Lankan women, Women in Management (WIM), in collaboration with Women in Work, a partnership between IFC and the government of Australia opened nominations for the ‘Top 50’ Professional and Career Wom

Some of Sri Lanka’s popular brands and leading corporates have come onboard to steer the 20th CAPA Conference and the 42nd National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), has set the stage for the country’s first ever Digital Excellence Conclave and Awards which will push companies to embrace disruption, transformation, and digitalization, whilst a

Sri Lanka’s market leader in the Human Capital Management (HCM) related software industry hSenid Business Solutions Limited is gearing to raise up to Rs.700 million offering 20 percent stake in the company through an initial public offering (IPO)

First phase of the project to be completed within 24 months; balance within a period of further 24 months

Asia Capital PLC, at its Board Meeting held yesterday, unanimously appointed a new Director Board led by business leader Thilanga Sumathipala, who was former parliamentarian and Deputy Speaker.

Sri Lankan shares recorded their best quarter since September 2010, with the main index closing at a record high yesterday, as massive liquidity due to the low interest-rate environment and strong retail participation boosted stocks.

Non-bank financial institution (NBFI), LCB Finance plans to open its Rs.500 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) within this month, offering 15.82 percent stake or 125 million shares, at Rs.4.00 each.

Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill rates at the primary auctions held this week rose across all maturities for the second consecutive week since the lifting of yield controls by the Central Bank, indicating that yields haven’t ended its upward movement, w

The decision taken by the government to ban the use of chemical fertilizer and agrochemicals is a grave concern to the tea industry as the stakeholders have begun to feel the brunt of the move, tea traders said.

The government will have to come to its senses with regard the ban on chemical fertilizers as the current decision is more detrimental to the economy than the supposed negative implications arising from the usage of such fertilizers, Sri Lanka’s pl

Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has long been a proponent of the continual development of Sri Lanka’s IT/BPM industry. With a view to realize their vision of establishing 1,000 start-ups, the facilitation of 200,000

Sri Lanka’s leading Investment Bank offering integrated capital market and investment solutions, Capital Alliance Holdings (CAL), has been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in an independent and anonymous survey conducted by Great Place to W

ASUS unveiled three new laptops and desktop models in Sri Lanka designed to meet the need of business and professional users in the country.

Sri Lanka’s insurance industry did well through the first six months in 2021 (1H21), led by the life insurance sector, continuing the momentum it gained in 2020, when the pandemic and its resulting health and monetary policy conditions augured favo

As more people, institutions and the government increasingly embrace and adopt digital connectivity in their day-to-day functions as never before, the authorities are bringing new laws to protect users from potential cybersecurity risks and crimes, a

The government plans to move ahead with the joint procurement of the required LP gas (LPG) supplies to the country through the newly-formed special purpose vehicle (SPV), Siyolit (Pvt.) Ltd.

Newly-appointed Central Bank Governor Ajith Niard Cabraal will unveil ‘The Six-Month Road Map for Ensuring Macroeconomic and Financial System Stability’, on Friday, October 01, 2021.

Following the demise of Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) Chairman Nilantha De Silva, the bank yesterday announced the appointment of banking veteran Aruni Goonetilleke as the new Chairperson, who was appointed to HNB’s board as a Non-Executive, Non-I