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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 […]

March 10, 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 10, 2025—Marking a decade of collaboration, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – partnered with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and global partners to ring the opening bell, reaffirming their commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment and leadership in Sri Lanka. This annual initiative, […]

February 28, 2025

Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest operating non-banking financial institution, marked a significant milestone with the issuance of its Green Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The bell ringing ceremony, held on 27th February 2025 at the CSE Trading Floor, symbolized the company’s commitment to sustainable finance and responsible investment. […]

January 17, 2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the development of derivatives and commodity products in Sri Lanka. This partnership will enhance the product offering and trading instruments at CSE. The collaboration will involve knowledge-sharing initiatives, technological […]

December 30, 2024

Sri Lanka is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainable finance with Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) introducing the listing and trading of Green Bonds in 2023. DFCC Bank led the way among financial institutions to issue the first green bond in the country, aimed at funding renewable energy projects particularly in the solar energy sector. This […]

December 23, 2024

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the Stock Broker industry, will host the “Invest Sri Lanka” Capital Market Investor Forum on 27th and 28th March 2025, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. The event is aimed at promoting investment in the Sri Lankan […]

December 11, 2024

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Annual Report 2023, themed “Innovate, Integrate, inspire – A Year of Capital Market Resilience”, has achieved global recognition by winning the Gold Award under the Financials – Capital Markets category, at the prestigious League of American Communications Professionals LLC (LACP) 2023 Vision Awards. This accomplishment underscores the CSE’s commitment to […]

December 4, 2024

Marking a new milestone in the history of Sri Lanka’s capital market, the Colombo Stock Exchange all share price index (ASPI) recorded the highest value in history today (04 December). Accordingly, at the end of the day’s trading, all share price index values increased by 171.69 units and recorded as 13,511.73 units. It was a […]

November 28, 2024

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed three Fundamental Rights Applications Nos. 198/2024, 254/2024, and 263/2024, which challenged opening of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of LTL Holdings Limited on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). Upon hearing the submissions of all the Petitioners and the Respondents, the Supreme Court before Hon Chief Justice Murdu […]

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.

IFC and Colombo Stock Exchange Ring the Bell to Accelerate Women’s Business Leadership in Sri Lanka, Lauds Increased Board Representation

Alliance Finance Company PLC Launches Green Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

CSE Partners with NCDEX to Share Expertise and Explore Opportunities in Derivatives and Commodities Trading.

“Sri Lanka’s Green Bonds must demonstrate climate impact measurement” MTI

‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum to Be Held on 27th and 28th March 2025 in Colombo to Attract Foreign Investment.

CSE Annual Report 2023 Clinches Gold at LACP Vision Awards.

Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index records all-time high

Supreme Court Dismisses Fundamental Rights Cases Applications filed against LTL Holdings IPO