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Aruna Perera, CFA takes over CFA Society Sri Lanka reins

CFA Society Sri Lanka is part of the worldwide network of CFA Institute member societies that lead the investment profession globally. The Society announced the appointment of Aruna Perera, CFA as its 10th President at the AGM held virtually on Thursday, 10th November 2022. He takes the reins from Dinesh Warusavitharana, CFA. Aruna is a…

(0)Comments | November 14, 2022 9:03 am

Sunshine Holdings delivers robust performance in 1H amidst macroeconomic challenges

Consolidated revenue of Rs. 24.9 billion PAT increased by 28.2% YoY to Rs. 3.2 billion Healthcare revenue up 35.9% YoY to Rs. 11.6 billion Acquisition led growth in Consumer, revenue up 128.4% to Rs. 8.6 billion Agri revenue up 34.4% YoY to Rs. 4.6 billion Recording another quarter of sound financial performance in a challenging…

(0)Comments | November 14, 2022 8:21 am

HNB stands strong in turbulent times

Total operating income doubles to Rs 100 Bn Impairment for first nine months exceeds Rs 60 Bn Local currency deposits grow by Rs 146 Bn Tier I capital ratio and total capital ratio at 11.31% and 14.36%, respectively Liquidity coverage ratio at 218.5% Hatton National Bank PLC posted a profit before tax of Rs 12.4…

(0)Comments | November 14, 2022 7:16 am

Ambassador Federico Salas Presents Letters of Credence to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Ambassador Federico Salas Lotfe presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at a ceremony held on Friday, November 11th, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. During his work visit to Sri Lanka, Amb. Salas also met Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime Minister; Mr. Ali…

(0)Comments | November 13, 2022 9:41 pm

The Sri Lanka-Philippine Business Council signs MOU with The Philippine-Sri Lanka Business Council in Manila

The Sri Lanka-Philippine Business Council (SLPBC) recently concluded its annual visit to the Philippines to attend the 48th Philippine Business Conference and Expo. Comprised of a 30+ delegation, led by Ravi De Silva, the incumbent president, the SLPBC attended the prestigious event held in October 2022 at the Manila Hotel. A key event at the…

(0)Comments | November 12, 2022 9:06 am

MAS rebrands new Sri Lankan venture – TEXO (Pvt) Ltd

Earlier this year, MAS Holdings created a new venture when it acquired the assets of BAM Knitting (Pvt) Ltd, a leading fabric knitting and finishing operation in Sri Lanka. Following the acquisition, the new venture was recently rebranded as TEXO (Pvt.) Ltd. Launching its new identity at an event held on the 4th of November…

(0)Comments | November 11, 2022 4:28 pm

Indian High Commissioner visits ITC One Colombo

The US$ 400 million+ ITC One Colombo project welcomed the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay at ITC’s iconic project at the Galle Face known as ITC One Colombo. The High Commissioner was apprised of the progress of the development by the project team in the presence of Mr. Nakul Anand,…

(0)Comments | November 11, 2022 1:55 pm

Sampath Bank moves ahead steadily to prove its ability to withstand strong headwinds

Amidst widespread economic uncertainty during the year 2022, Sampath Bank maintained a strong capital base and a steady liquidity profile. Proactive efforts to identify challenges and implement appropriate strategies has allowed the Bank to further reinforce its strength and stability. The Bank has also continued to lead by example in demonstrating its commitment to the…

(0)Comments | November 11, 2022 11:47 am

AMW restructures operation across Sri Lanka to ensure future growth

Company looks to ensure future sustainability by restructuring business across the country AMW, a wholly-owned company of Al-Futtaim, which provides some of the world’s most-recognized automotive brands, services, and mobility solutions to customers, announced today that it has begun the process of identifying locations to close across Sri Lanka. Over the coming weeks, the company…

(0)Comments | November 11, 2022 11:32 am

Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands brings Responsible Business Conduct to the forefront in Sri Lanka

Launch of the Addendum on Responsible Business Conduct Handbook on Doing Business in Sri Lanka Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) as defined by the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises revolves around the key principle of due diligence, which means the responsibility of businesses to identify, prevent, mitigate, and report on risks related to their operations, products,…

(0)Comments | November 11, 2022 10:44 am

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