October 25, 2023
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3min
      Fostering positive change, and expanding the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) footprint, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, actively undertook a series of initiatives in Matale recently. SLT-MOBITEL conducted an ESG program at Kaikawala Central College in Matale and engaged in a meaningful ESG program comprising of four impactful projects. The initiatives […]

October 20, 2023
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9min
      Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) has awarded 43 companies for their outstanding corporate governance practices as well as transparency and accountability in overall management. The 10th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, 2022 was organized by ICSB on 14 October 2023 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka. […]

September 19, 2023
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5min
      In today’s dynamic global business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices have become essential drivers of sustainable growth and value creation. SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies) has emerged as a leading advocate for ESG principles in Sri Lanka. By fostering collaboration, offering guidance, and sharing knowledge, SLASSCOM […]

July 31, 2023
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2min
      As part of its ongoing efforts to create a positive impact on society and the environment, SLT-MOBITEL has implemented various sustainable Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) initiatives at Jinaraja Maha Vidyalaya, Gampola recently. The program consisted of three projects, and SLT-MOBITEL collaborated with several valued partners to create a lasting positive impact on […]

May 26, 2023
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4min
      The Inauguration Ceremony of the Construction Works of the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM) was held on Wednesday, 10 May 2023. To celebrate this event, Mr. Farhad Hossain, Honourable Minister of State for Public Administration, Mr. Mohammed Mezbah Uddin Chowdhury, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Mr. IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador […]

May 12, 2023
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7min
      With the advent of the 10th annual CFA Capital Market Awards to be held in June this year, CFA Society Sri Lanka looks to provide insights from stakeholders who help make its flagship event a success. This includes the industry regulator – a key proponent of the awards that recognize and reward […]

December 30, 2022
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3min
      In recognition of its commitment to and excellence in Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability (TAGS) reporting, Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading licensed development finance companies, was presented with a Gold Award at the TAGS Awards, conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. The award was […]

August 18, 2022
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4min
      In a world with rising health awareness among consumers and the growing importance of environmental protection and social and governance ethics, business leaders find themselves facing customers who want to know that the companies they support are operating with environmental, social and governance (ESG) at the top-of-mind. Questions about ethical spending, operations […]

July 14, 2022
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11min
        The loan market had a challenging 2021, with volumes in the sub-Saharan African market falling to just $28bn, in 110 deals, from about $40bn in each of 2020 and 2019 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 13, 2022/APO Group/ —  By Miranda Abraham, Co-Head: Loan Syndication at RMB in London (www.RMB.co.za) Sub-Saharan Africa’s […]


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