CDS Archives

October 18, 2024

The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS) and Sampath Bank PLC have entered into a significant partnership to enhance the efficiency of dividend disbursement services for listed companies on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). By combining their expertise, CDS and Sampath Bank aim to strengthen the capital market infrastructure and enhance the experience for listed […]

October 26, 2023

The Central Depository Systems (CDS), a fully owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), recently signed an agreement with LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, joining its Online Payment Platform to develop an innovative payment platform to facilitate a seamless and a secure payment experience for investors. The new payment platform […]

April 6, 2023

Pursuant to the enactment of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka Act No 19 of 2021 (New SEC Act), the Stockbroker rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Central Depository Systems (CDS) have been revised. This is in order to ensure consistency with the said New SEC […]

January 26, 2023

The Central Depository Systems (CDS), a fully owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), recently signed a service agreement with Lanka IOC PLC as the registrar for Lanka IOC PLC, with effect from 01st of January 2023. Lanka IOC PLC, with a corporate history spanning 20 years, is the only private sector auto […]

October 26, 2022

The Central Depository Systems (PVT) Ltd (CDS) recently facilitated the dispatch of E-Warrants for ACL Cables PLC’s Declaration of Interim Dividend of Rs. 1/-per share to the registered shareholders of the Company, as at the record date of the dividend, for the financial year ended 31st March 2022. This is the first […]

September 16, 2022

The Central Depository System (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), celebrated its 31st anniversary on 02nd September 2022, marking another milestone in the company’s journey. An event to mark the occasion was held at the CDS office premises in Rajagiriya in the presence of Mr. […]

February 11, 2022

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is in the process of admitting new Trading Members to the CSE under revised criteria to carry out Repurchase (REPO) transactions on debt securities on the Over The Counter (OTC) Platform of the CSE. The new criteria is introduced as an initiative of the product expansion […]

January 19, 2022

Central Depositary Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a fully owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has strengthened its client base for the provision of registrar services with the addition of Chrissworld PLC. The CDS will provide the listed company with a variety of services such as share ledger maintenance, virtual […]

April 26, 2021

Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a fully owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has enabled e-IPO applications for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Chrissworld Ltd via the CSE Mobile application. IPO is due to be opened on 27th April 2021. CDS has introduced this new feature parallel to […]

CDS Partners with Sampath Bank to Provide Comprehensive Dividend Pay-out Solution.

CDS signs Agreement with LankaPay Online Payment Platform Expect to bolster speedier and convenient service to investors

CSE and CDS revised applicable rules, ensuring consistency with New SEC Act No. 19 of 2021

CDS signs up with Lanka IOC PLC to act as Registrar

CDS facilitates the dispatch of e-warrants for ACL Cables PLC’s dividends

CDS celebrates its 31st anniversary

Admission of new Trading Members to the OTC platform based on the revised criteria

Chrissworld PLC Engages CDS for Registrar Services

CDS enables digital applications for Chrissworld Ltd IPO