April 15, 2025
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4min21
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 11, 2025
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3min15
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), hosted an Issuer Forum in Gampaha aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in exploring avenues for capital raising through listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The forum, titled “Redefining the Trajectory of Your Business”, provided guidance […]

April 3, 2025
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3min15
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
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4min28
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
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4min22
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
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6min27
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, […]

March 9, 2025
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5min36
The ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum 2025, hosted by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Stockbroker industry is scheduled to take place on 27th and 28th of March 2025 at the Shangri-La Colombo. The forum will feature high-ranking officials, including […]

February 28, 2025
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4min20
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.     […]

December 31, 2024
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2min23
The Central Depository Systems (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated hotline, effective from the first week of January 2025. This new initiative is designed to provide stakeholders, including investors and corporate clients, with direct access to CDS for improved query resolution and support. […]


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