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Fitch rates Bank of Ceylon's Basel III subordinated debt final 'A'

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May 05, 2025

FITCH Ratings has assigned Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC, CCC+/CCC+/AA-(lka)/ Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel Ill-compliant subordinated debentures of up to Rs. 15 billion a final National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’.

The final rating is the same as the expected rating assigned on 2 April, as it follows the receipt of documents conforming to information already received.

Fitch issued following key drivers for its rating decision:

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Luxembourg Stock Exchange embraces Sarvodaya Development Finance

THE Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) recently welcomed Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) with two sustainability bonds, which are now displayed on the LGX Platform.

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1 min

January 16, 2026

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Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

SRI Lanka’s apparel industry made a strong and impactful presence at Source Fashion London 2026, held from 13 to 15 January at Olympia London, reinforcing the country’s position as a reliable and competitive global sourcing destination.

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2 mins

January 16, 2026

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Digital fuel card introduced for State vehicles

THE Government will introduce a digital card system for fuelling vehicles belonging to State institutions, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in fuel procurement.

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1 min

January 16, 2026

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Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing \ work in Sri Lanka?

SRI Lanka is once again at an inflection point, but this time, the stakes are unmistakably higher.

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8 mins

January 16, 2026

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WOMEN’S NSL T20 TOURNAMENT

Pace setters Team Blues, Team Greens secure identical wins

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1 min

January 16, 2026

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Amana Bank becomes first private bank to enter Thambala, Polonnaruwa

AMANA Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 41st Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Thambala, located in the Polonnaruwa District, marking its presence as the first private bank in the area and serving the surrounding agricultural and trading community.

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1 min

January 16, 2026

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ICC MEN'S UNDER-19 WORLD CUP Sigera, Gamage miss out on tons as Sri Lanka warm up with second win

SRI Lanka won their second warm-up match beating Afghanistan by seven runs (DLS method) at Windhoek to go into the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup in a good frame of mind.

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1 min

January 16, 2026

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SLII hosts high-level CPD Forum on post-Ditwah insurance challenges

THE Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (SLII) recently hosted a thought-provoking program at its Auditorium, drawing a large gathering of industry professionals on ‘Aftermath of Ditwah: Impact on the Insurance Industry’.

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1 mins

January 16, 2026

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Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

ON 28 November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah delivered about 10% of Sri Lanka’s annual rainfall within 24 hours.

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3 mins

January 16, 2026

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WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

WINDFORCE PLC said it has received the official Letter of Award from the Ceylon Electricity Board for Lot 1 of the 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project, marking a key step in the implementation of the renewable energy project.

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1 min

January 16, 2026

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