Alliance Finance recognised at ACCA Sri Lanka sustainability reporting awards
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has been recognised as the Runner-up in the Other Financial Services Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024/25. According to the official Judgesโ Report, AFCโs recognition was attributed to the issuance of Sri Lankaโs Green Bond and the dual listing of its Green Bond on the Luxembourg…
Global Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict sends jet fuel prices soaring
Global airlines are beginning to raise ticket prices as the escalating Middle East conflict drives a sharp surge in oil and jet fuel costs, placing renewed pressure on the international aviation industry. Many airlines announced on Tuesday that it has increased fares across its network in response to soaring jet fuel prices, while warning that…
โLanka better prepared to deal with economic shocks nowโ
Sri Lanka is better prepared to deal with the economic shocks that may arise from the increase in oil prices in the global market today, compared to the severe financial crisis of 2022, says Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. โAs long as there is oil in the global market, Sri Lanka has the resources…
National Tax Day on April 2
The government has decided to celebrate the โNational Tax Dayโ on April 2 with great pride from this year onwards. Accordingly, it will be held on April 2nd, coinciding with the 94th anniversary of the Department of Inland Revenue, giving priority to all religious observances. The aim of the programme is to further develop it…
BOC celebrates Intโl Womenโs Day
Marking International Womenโs Day 2026 under the global theme โGive to Gainโ, the Bank of Ceylon, one of the leading government bank in Sri Lanka with over 2,300 customer service touch points islandwide, reaffirms its commitment to empowering women through inclusive and accessible financial solutions. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on…
CSE & NSEIX enter strategic partnership to expand capital market access
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and NSE IFSC LIMITED (NSEIX), an international multi-asset exchange and wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to strengthen capital market cooperation between Sri Lanka and India Bringing together the senior leadership of both exchanges to formalise a strategic…
National Export Awards Honours Ceylon Agro Industries for Export Excellence
Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products โ Large Sector category at the prestigious National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE). The companyโs achievement in the highly competitive Large Sector category marks a significant milestone for…
WTC wins Gold for โMost Energy Efficient Buildingโ at National Energy Efficiency Awards
The World Trade Centre (WTC) Colombo has been honoured with the Gold Award for the Most Energy Efficient Building in Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority under the guidance of the Ministry of Power and Energy. The recognition highlights WTC Colomboโs continued…
Peopleโs Bank commemorates Intโl Womenโs Day with enhanced benefits for โVanitha Vasanaโ
In recognition of International Womenโs Day on March 8, Peopleโs Bank has announced an expansive suite of exclusive benefits and financial empowerment programmes under its flagship โVanitha Vasanaโ brand. This yearโs initiative is designed to pay tribute to the multifaceted roles played by Sri Lankan womenโas leaders, caregivers, and economic driversโwhile providing the practical tools…
SDB bank relocates Warakapola Branch
SDB bank relocated its Warakapola Branch to a new location with a modern, fresh look and ample parking, further strengthening its commitment to delivering an enhanced, customer-centric banking experience. The newly refurbished branch, located at Colombo Road, Warakapola, opened to customers on March 3. The relocation reflects SDB bankโs ongoing efforts to adapt its branch…