December 30, 2024
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5min51
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 11, 2024
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3min23
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 […]

November 12, 2024
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4min20
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) together with SLASSCOM and FITIS, recently hosted a forum titled ‘Unlocking Value via Capital Markets and Funding Options for the IT Sector’.  The forum aimed to empower companies in the ICT sector by exploring alternative funding sources and raising awareness about the process […]

October 28, 2024
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2min26
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been placed as the second best performing equity index in Asia as of 25th October 2024, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) boasting an impressive year-to-date return of 29.65% in USD (Source: Bloomberg.com). This outstanding performance underscores the resilience of Sri Lanka’s capital market and its growing appeal […]

October 28, 2024
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4min7
District 82 of Toastmasters International, in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently rang the bell on in honour of Toastmasters International’s 100-year legacy. Since its founding in 1924, Toastmasters has empowered thousands of individuals worldwide to develop their communication and leadership skills through its voluntary, member-driven programs. The ceremony was attended by distinguished […]

October 28, 2024
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4min10
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), conducted an Investor Forum in Matale on 23rd October 2024 at The Grand Mountain Hotel, Matale. The forum is part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness on investor protection and emphasize the importance of educating the public […]

October 22, 2024
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5min20
Mr. Nishantha Hewavithana, Senior Vice President of the Research & Strategy Division at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), provides a brief overview of the evolving landscape of sustainability, its interconnected dimensions, and the pivotal role corporations can play in building a sustainable future.     What is Sustainability? Is it achievable? Sustainability, defined by the […]

October 3, 2024
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5min20
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 […]


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