October 3, 2024
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5min7
DFCC Bank marked a groundbreaking milestone recently with the inaugural issuance of Green Bonds on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), symbolizing a key step toward promoting sustainable finance in Sri Lanka. The event was hosted at the CSE Trading Floor, where DFCC Bank rang the ceremonial opening bell, signalling its entry into the growing global […]

October 1, 2024
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4min17
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) proudly recognized the achievements of students from batches seven and eight of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets (ADFM) at a ceremonial event held on 30th September 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Grand Sapphire Hall. This event marks another significant milestone in CSE’s ongoing commitment to enhancing financial literacy […]

October 1, 2024
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4min15
The much-anticipated National Level Competition of the Capital Market Masters Quiz successfully concluded recently at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) trading floor, World Trade Centre, Colombo. This event marked the pinnacle of a journey that began in 2023, following the launch of 100 Capital Market Clubs in schools across Sri Lanka.     Organized by […]

September 25, 2024
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5min4
DFCC Bank has made history again by successfully concluding Sri Lanka’s first-ever Green Bond issuance, which was heavily oversubscribed on its opening day, 12th September 2024. This is a significant milestone for the country’s financial sector, underscoring DFCC Bank’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. The Issue represents a substantial boost for the nation’s solar energy sector, […]

September 16, 2024
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1min4
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, through an offer for sale of 43,474,179 ordinary voting shares at a price of Rs. 36 per share, opened today (13th September 2024) and was oversubscribed on the initial day itself. The IPO by Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited attracted applications surpassing the offer […]

September 10, 2024
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3min3
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an investor Forum on 8th September 2024 at Hotel BeachWay in Kattankudi. The forum aimed to showcase alternative investment opportunities and deepen market knowledge for investors in the region. The forum attracted over 75 participants, providing valuable insights on Sukuks, Debt products such as Green and sustainable Bonds, Stock […]

September 10, 2024
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3min5
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with the aim of enhancing the facilitation of Inward Investment Accounts (IIAs) for non-resident foreign individuals (FIs) in Sri Lanka. This collaboration will enable FIs to request IIAs when opening Central Depository Systems (CDS) accounts via the CSE […]

August 29, 2024
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4min4
July 2024 witnessed a significant milestone as ATrad, Sri Lanka’s premier platform for online stock trading and stockbroker back-office solutions, went live in Nepal at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and successfully completed the first set of live orders. Renowned for its excellence, ATrad empowers clients with real-time remote order placements, portfolio management, advanced analytics, […]


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