Assetline Insurance Brokers secures Reinsurance Broking License, unlocking direct access to global reinsurance markets
Assetline Insurance Brokers (Private) Limited (AIBL), a subsidiary of the David Pieris Group, has further strengthened its market position following the award of the Reinsurance Broking License by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). Backed by the financial strength, governance framework and institutional credibility of the David Pieris Group, this milestone marks a…
Union Bank to Raise LKR 3 Bn via Basel III Compliant Debenture Issue
Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced its proposed Debenture Issue 2026, a strategic move aimed at raising up to LKR 3 billion. This issue is designed to bolster the Bankโs Tier II capital base and provide a robust financial foundation for its upcoming growth initiatives. The offering consists of Basel III compliant, listed, rated, unsecured,…
ComBank takes lending to new levels in mission-focused 2025
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon achieved another performance milestone in 2025, becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand its loan book beyond Rs. 2 Tn., with a growth of Rs. 541 Bn. over 12 months at a monthly average of over Rs. 45 Bn., demonstrating its commitment to national economic resurgence.…
SLT Group PAT surges 221% YoY to Rs. 10 Bn in FY 2025
The SLT Group reported substantial cost savings for the full year ended December 31, 2025, fuelling significant profit growth and demonstrating consistent execution throughout all key metrics. The strong performance was driven through disciplined expense management, reduced finance costs, and strategic operational improvements. The SLT Group ended FY 2025 as a strong year, with substantial…
Walk of Art 2026 International Footwear and Leather Fair
The Walk of Art 2026 International Footwear and Leather Fair, jointly organized by the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Industrial Development Board (IDB), Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association, was held on February 27 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition Hall, Colombo, under the patronage of the…
ComBank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe As Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has announced the appointment of Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Bank with effect from April 27. He succeeds S. Prabagar, who retires on April 26, after serving in the position for four years and completing a distinguished career of more than…
Home Lands Announces Strategic Entry into Port City Colombo with Iconic High Rise Development
Enhances Scope for Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka Home Lands, Sri Lankaโs number one and most trusted innovative developer, has secured an over three-acre premium mixed-use land parcel at Port City Colombo in a landmark transaction valued at USD 40.1 million (approximately LKR 12.5 billion), marking one of the most significant single investments made by…
Sri Lanka apparel exports to ease as UK market remains stable
Sri Lankaโs apparel exports gained a huge market opportunity from the UK market, it has been reported that Sri Lankaโs apparel exports declined by 2.66% year-on-year in January 2026, falling to US$ 425.44 million from US$ 437.07 million in January 2025, reflecting continued pressure across key export markets. Exports to the US fell by 2.73%…
Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 Bn Profit Before Tax in 2025
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) concluded the financial year ended 31st December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76.0 billion, 18% increase over the previous year, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached Rs. 120.8 billion. Beyond financial growth, this year marked a pivotal shift towards sustainable and inclusive banking,…
Amana Takaful Life Gold Investment Fund records 32.4% growth in 2025
Amana Takaful Life PLC provides the best investment options for life insurance policyholders and has delivered an exceptional performance across its unit-linked fund portfolio in 2025, generating strong returns for policyholders through disciplined, strategic, and well-structured fund management. According to the fund performance review as at December 31, 2025, Amana Takaful Lifeโs flagship Gold Investment…