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December 30, 2022

In recognition of its commitment to and excellence in Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability (TAGS) reporting, Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading licensed development finance companies, was presented with a Gold Award at the TAGS Awards, conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. The award was […]

November 23, 2022

23 November 2022, Colombo: The Sustainability Summit for 2022 hosted by Brandix Apparel Ltd. Encompassing varied aspects of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) was held on Tuesday 22nd November. The Summit covered covering the pressing issues that faced the world today, with a specific focus on the urgent need to give equal […]

August 18, 2022

In a world with rising health awareness among consumers and the growing importance of environmental protection and social and governance ethics, business leaders find themselves facing customers who want to know that the companies they support are operating with environmental, social and governance (ESG) at the top-of-mind. Questions about ethical spending, operations […]

July 14, 2022

The loan market had a challenging 2021, with volumes in the sub-Saharan African market falling to just $28bn, in 110 deals, from about $40bn in each of 2020 and 2019 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 13, 2022/APO Group/ — By Miranda Abraham, Co-Head: Loan Syndication at RMB in London (www.RMB.co.za) Sub-Saharan Africa’s […]

June 28, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) focus in the Sri Lankan capital market. The MoU will enable the institutions to […]

June 23, 2022

As part of its countless Environmental Social Governance (ESG) programs, SLT-MOBITEL carried out tree planting initiatives in Anuradhapura and Colombo recently. Themed ‘Let’s Nourish the Country with Clean Air and Fertilizer’, SLT-MOBITEL embarked on the nationwide tree planting initiative with a pledge to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gases and promote […]

June 10, 2022

The €5M E-NABLE project will be implemented by Expertise France TRIPOLI, Libya, June 9, 2022/APO Group/ — “E-NABLE”, a new project funded by the European Union, will support key Libyan economic institutions in introducing digital economic governance tools and improving digital services for businesses. The three-year project (2022 – 2025) aims at promoting […]

May 27, 2022

Sri Lanka’s largest aluminium extrusion manufacturer Alumex PLC was recently recognized for its strong commitment towards transparency and governance at the Asia Integrated Reporting Awards. Alumex was honoured with a Bronze award in the Integrated Report (SME) category for clearly and concisely communicating its value creation to stakeholders via integrated reporting. Value […]

May 9, 2022

The challenge of driving meaningful progress in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards hinges on people more than it does processes or policies. That is why organisations that can understand the human element in driving change tend to set the pace in their respective industries. As a true pioneer among Sri […]

March 24, 2022

As CFA Society Sri Lanka counts down to the ninth annual CFA Capital Market Awards scheduled to be held in June this year, it takes stock of the myriad of stakeholders – including industry regulators – who are part of the flagship event, which recognizes and rewards professionals who have established […]

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC Wins Gold Award for Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability (TAGS) Reporting

Brandix Sustainability Summit concludes successfully for second consecutive year

PwC to hold webinar on ESG practices for the food and beverage industry

Balancing the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) crucial to sustaining liquidity and resilience in the African loan market (By Miranda Abraham)

SEC, CSE, and the CFA Society SL aim to strengthen ESG Focus in the Sri Lankan Capital Market

SLT-MOBITEL Continues Nationwide Tree Planting Programs in Anuradhapura and Colombo

EU to Support Economic Governance and Digital Transformation in Libya

Alumex Awarded as an Integrated Reporting Leader in Asia

Uncovering the human element in ESG at Kelani Valley Plantations

Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka and CFA Society Sri Lanka continue to advance capital market governance standards