Capital Markets Archives - Lanka Business News

June 9, 2025

Ms. Kanishka Munasinghe, Vice President of the Listing Division at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), outlines the strategic value of listing on a stock exchange, detailing the role of the Listing Division, followed by the benefits for companies, the broader economic impact, and the essential considerations entities must assess before going public. What is the […]

June 2, 2025

The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sampath Bank PLC to enhance the facilitation of Inward Investment Accounts (IIAs) for non-resident foreign individuals (FIs) in Sri Lanka. The CDS serves as the depository and custodian for securities traded […]

June 2, 2025

The shares of Capital Alliance Holdings Limited (CAL) (CODE: CALH-N-0000) commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 30th May 2025. The shares are listed on the Main Board of the CSE under the ‘Diversified Financials’ sector. The occasion was marked with a special Bell Ringing Ceremony. The Company’s Offer for Subscription of 157,500,000 […]

May 14, 2025

The 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams. A signature event in the CFA Society Sri Lanka calendar since its inception in 2012, the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards looks to provide valuable insights […]

May 4, 2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) entered into a strategic partnership to support Sri Lankan exporters by enhancing their access to capital market opportunities and broadening visibility for their businesses. The partnership agreement was signed by Mr. Shiham Marikar, Secretary General / CEO, The National Chamber […]

April 27, 2025

In line with a broader, more inclusive approach and in alignment with evolving global standards, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the launch of the GSS+ Bonds Regulatory Framework, effective March 2025. This marks the first comprehensive regulatory framework in Sri Lanka dedicated to thematic bonds. Under this initiative, the term “Sustainability […]

April 15, 2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) officially opened its Bandarawela Branch to the public, further strengthening its islandwide presence. The branch was inaugurated by the Chairman of the CSE, Mr. Dilshan Wirasekara and Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara in the presence of Senior officials representing both […]

April 3, 2025

Expertise France, in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), hosted a pivotal Stakeholder Consultation Session on “Challenges for Issuing Corporate Green Bonds in Sri Lanka” at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, engaging over 75 participants. The consultation was organized within the framework of the EU Green Recovery Facility, a four-year initiative funded by the […]

March 21, 2025

The units of the ‘CAL Five Year Closed End Fund’ were officially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 20th March 2025. Accordingly, a total of 914,925,446 units were listed by way of an Introduction. This significant milestone was commemorated with a special Bell Ringing Ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. […]

March 16, 2025

Fintrex Finance Limited (FFL), a dynamic leader in the non-banking financial realm, marked a significant milestone by issuing the first-ever high-yield bond to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The bell ringing ceremony, held on Friday, 14th March 2025 at the CSE Trading Floor, symbolized the company’s dedication to carving out innovative financial […]

Understanding the Strategic Value of Listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

CDS and Sampath Bank sign MOU to Streamline Foreign Investor Onboarding through Digital Integration.

CAL Marks Key Milestone with Listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange

Power of Partnership: CFA Society Sri Lanka-Colombo Stock Exchange Strategic Collaborations Shape the Capital Market Landscape

CSE and NCE Partner to Empower Sri Lankan Exporters.

Colombo Stock Exchange Introduces GSS+ Bonds to the Sri Lankan Capital Market.

CSE Strengthens Provincial Presence with New Branch in Bandarawela.

Expertise France and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) collaborate to host a Stakeholder Consultation Session.

Capital Alliance Investments Ltd Lists the ‘CAL Five Year Closed End Fund’ on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Fintrex Finance Limited Debuts Inaugural Issuance of High-Yield Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange.