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CSE implements new OTC platform to conduct REPO transactions on Debt Securities

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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the introduction of a new Over the Counter (OTC) Platform to facilitate the Repurchase (REPO) Transactions on Corporate Debt Securities with effect from September 16th 2021. The new OTC Platform is a significant step in the product expansion line-up of the CSE and is projected towards establishing a vibrant REPO market for Debt Securities listed on the CSE.

Considering the large volumes of fixed income securities actively traded by market participants outside the CSE’s platforms, the CSE observed the opportunity to play a role as a facilitator in connecting securities providers with collateral who need to finance their liquidity requirements with cash providers.

Implementation of this mechanism is fronted with the objective of enabling market participants to carry out REPO transactions utilizing the facilities offered by the CSE as an intermediary at a reasonable fee and improving the liquidity of the listed corporate debt market at the CSE. The OTC Platform would be an addition to the trading of corporate debt securities on the ATS. The mechanism will also contribute towards creating a new opportunity for investors, trading members, and other corporates involved in the fixed income securities market in Sri Lanka.

The CSE focuses on several advantages of the newly introduced OTC Platform. The transaction details provided by both trading parties will be matched by the CSE when the REPO transaction is reported. Therefore, the parties can ensure that the transaction is executed with the exact pre-agreed terms, unlike matching it through an automated trading environment. In addition, collateral replacement and rollover REPO transactions are also facilitated on the OTC Platform, which are not available in the ATS.,

For further information in this regard, please contact Ms. Nilupa Perera, Head of Trading Operations & Market Surveillance at CSE.



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Business World International Awards 2025 takes off at Mount Lavinia Hotel

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The Business World International Conference and Awards Ceremony organised by Business World International Organisation INC-USA, the event which is recognized as one of the most prestigious Business Award Festivals in the Asia Pacific Region, was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo with the participation of several business personalities and celebrities of Sri Lanka. The Joint Chief Guests were Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali (Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka) and Prof. Dr. Dietmar Doering (Founder / Chairman – AGSEP Research and Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA). Guests of Honour were Tham Whye Long (First Secretary/Head of Chancery – High Commission of Malaysia in Sri Lanka), Prof. Dr. Rohan De Silva (President – Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries), (Retd) Major General R. A. J. N. Ranasingha (RSP USP NDC MSC – Sri Lanka Army), Dr. Rohan Pallewatta (Excutive Chairman of the Start-Up High Tech Company – Lanka Harness, a BOI approved company operating in the Free Trade Zone at Biyagama in Sri Lanka), Dr. Kishu Gomes (Chairman – Exterminators PLC, Group Managing Director / CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies & Advisory Committee Member – Sri Lanka Tourism), Dian Gomes (Nonorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka, Chairman – Colombo School of Business Management & Independent Non-Executive Director – Nestle Lanka Ltd).

Special Guests were Rt. Rev. Bishop Prof. Dr. Nissanka Weerappulige (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Prof. Dr. Dame Anoma Weeraratne Wijenayake (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Gerd Heinzerling (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Priyantha Padmasiri (President – Sri Lanka Canada Business Council), M. H. K. M. Hameez (Vice President – Sri Lanka Canada Business Council & Immediate Past President – Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council). The invitees were graciously welcomed by Dr. Anthony Dexter Fernando (Chairman – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter), Dr. Tharindu Wijenayake (Deputy Chairman – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter) and Dr. Emerita Wijenayake (Project Chairperson & Director – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter).

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Sampath Bank Partners with COYLE to Champion SME Growth and Entrepreneurship

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Tharaka Ranwala, Senior Deputy General Manager – Marketing, Customer Care, and Card Centre, Sampath Bank (2nd from L), exchanged the MOU with Suren Chandraratna, Senior Vice Chairman, COYLE (2nd from R), in the presence of Anjali Goonetilake, Senior Manager – Marketing, Sampath Bank (1st from L), and Jayamal Gunaratne, Project Chairman, COYLE (1st from R).

Sampath Bank recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at its Head Office. This partnership highlights Sampath Bank’s ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, driving business growth, and empowering Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Through this collaboration, Sampath Bank will serve as the official banking partner for the COYLE Awards and the Young Lankan Program, two flagship initiatives that recognise business excellence and nurture emerging leaders. Supporting these initiatives allows the Bank to create a strong pipeline for SME engagement, provide access to tailored financial solutions, and build meaningful relationships with the country’s leading entrepreneurs.

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ANC hosts NUCARS 2025

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International students and ANC Education - Northwood University students at the NUCARS 2025

ANC, a leading Lankan higher education provider, partnered with Northwood University to host the 2025 NUCARS simulation in Sri Lanka for the first time. Held from April 7–11, the event brought together students from the U.S., Europe, and Sri Lanka for an immersive, hands-on learning experience in automotive retail strategy. Twenty-two ANC students participated, showcasing their ability to compete globally. Celebrating its 28th anniversary, NUCARS emphasized teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, and real-world business decision-making—highlighting ANC’s commitment to delivering globally recognized education and empowering students with essential skills for the international marketplace, said a release.

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