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The Association of Professional Bankers ran a CPD event preparing Sri Lanka's banking sector for its APG mutual evaluation (on-site 26 Oct-6 Nov 2026) that will assess AML/CFT/PF technical compliance and effectiveness. Speakers urged a shift from documentation-led checks to outcome-focused, risk-based controls.
Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka to 'B-' and restructured 2036/2038 bonds rallied to about 103 cents on the dollar. Standard Chartered and the Central Bank said Sri Lanka should aim to return to international capital markets before the IMF program ends in March 2027 while avoiding aggressive borrowing.
Nations Trust Bank held the latest edition of its 'Beyond Ordinary, Nations Business Advisory' forum in Kandy, convening business leaders and entrepreneurs to provide expert insights on economic trends, tax developments and networking. The platform, running five years, aims to help businesses make informed decisions.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday, with the ASPI down 0.37% (77.08 points) to 20,979. Market turnover was Rs 750.35 million; Aitken Spence, Nations Trust Bank and HNB Life were positive contributors while Melstacorp, Hatton National Bank, ACL Cables and Access Engineering were top decliners.
The ASPI fell 0.52% (109.98 pts) to 21,023.43, hitting a 23-week low as selling driven by concerns over rising interest rates and sustained crude above $100 pressured the market. Top drags included Melstacorp, Dialog, Hayleys, Ceylon Beverage and RIL while foreigners were net sellers of ~Rs.213m; turnover ~Rs.1.3bn.
Nations Trust Bank will present CFW Couture + Trousseau 2026, 'Living Sculpture', from 17-19 September 2026 at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, showcasing curated Sri Lankan and South Asian designers and aiming to position Colombo as a regional fashion hub.
Nations Trust Bank proposes a Rs.13.87 billion rights issue (up to 45.47m Ordinary Non‑Voting Convertible Shares at Rs.305) that, if fully subscribed, will nearly double stated capital to Rs.27.86 billion and strengthen its Common Equity Tier 1 position; subject to CSE and shareholder approval.
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) plans to raise Rs13.8bn via a rights issue of 3 non-voting convertible shares for every 22 ordinary shares at Rs305 each to strengthen Common Equity Tier 1 capital; the issue will create 45,467,286 ordinary voting shares and is subject to CSE and shareholder approvals.
Colombo Fashion Week will stage 'CFW Couture + Trousseau' on 17-19 September, presented by Nations Trust Bank with sculptures by Prageeth Manohansa turning the runway into a 'Living Sculpture'. The event brings designers from across South Asia and names Cinnamon Life as venue partner.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.38% (81.43 pts) to 21,542.23 with market turnover Rs 1.466 billion and insurance stocks leading turnover at Rs 339.59 million. Notable movers included HNB, Cargills, Vidullanka and NDB (gainers) and Ceylinco Insurance, Sampath and Nations Trust (laggards); NTB reconstituted its Board Audit Review Committee.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices were down midday, with the ASPI falling 0.36% to 21,544.91 and the S&P SL20 down 0.29% at 6,049.00; market turnover was 720.4 million rupees. Nations Trust Bank said it is seeking to raise 13.8 billion rupees via a rights issue priced at 305 rupees per share.
Union Assurance held its Partnership Distribution Annual Awards 2025 at Cinnamon Life, presenting 150 awards to top performers and naming Dineshi Fernando (Nations Trust Bank channel) Champion of Champions, highlighting strong growth in its bancassurance distribution for 2025.
Colombo Fashion Week's CFW Couture + Trousseau, presented by Nations Trust Bank, runs 17-19 Sept as a South Asian couture showcase anchored by a Wedding Tourism Summit to promote Sri Lanka as a destination wedding market; Cinnamon Life (venue partner) hosts the event.
CSE corporate earnings rose 10% YoY to Rs.168.3bn in 2Q (1QFY27), lifting 1H earnings 8% YoY to Rs.354.9bn, led by banks which contributed 37% of quarterly profits. Food & Beverage and Diversified Financials were the next-largest contributors; top 10 counters made about 56% of profits.
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