CHINESE STOCKS CRASH
China's benchmark stock index plunged as much as 9.1 - its worst opening in almost 13 years - as investors took cover from the fast-spreading Wuhan coronavirus.
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SCURRY TO AVOID RUMOURS
The rapid spread of the coronavirus in China and around the world has sent Facebook, Google and
GLOBAL DOMINATION?
According to IMF predictions global economic growth will increasingly slow own in the coming years while however
THE RECESSION IN GLOBAL CAR SALES
The global auto industry plunged deeper into recession in 2019, with sales dropping more than 4% as car makers struggled to find buyers
A DIVERSE BOARD OR NO IPOs
David Solomon, chief executive to Goldman Sachs recently announced that the Wall Street giant would no longer take any company
TECH AND BUSINESS GIANT MOURN UNEXPECTED DEATH OF KOBE BRYANT
Best known for his moves on the court, the world of business and technology too mourn the
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sir Lanka Telecom PLC's (SLT) National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+(Ika)'. The Outlook is Negative. We have also affirmed
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Global Bank Rating Trends: 2H19
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The scale of the current Wuhan coronavirus outbreak would have to increase substantially to have a significant impact on credit ratings
JUST IN: SRI LANKA RANKED IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX – #93 OUT OF 180 COUNTRIES
The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption
DATA TURNED TO ART: AN AI TRANSFORMATION
Giant stashes of data are valuable assets to corporations in industries from fossil fuels to finance but artist
WORLD’S RICHEST PEOPLE HOLD MORE THAN THE 4.6 BILLION POOREST
In a recent study, Oxfam confirmed that the world’s richest 2,153 people controlled more money
DRUG MAKERS SOAR ON FEARS OF NEW CHINESE VIRUS
Shares in Chinese drug makers have risen sharply as concerns grow over a new virus spreading across the country.
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Fitch Ratings has assigned HNB Finance Limited's (HFL, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lanka rupee-denominated subordinated unsecured debentures
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Fitch Ratings has assigned Abans PLC's (Abans; BBB+(lka)/Stable) proposed senior unsecured redeemable debenture issue
SEEING AROUND CORNERS
James Dean was a heartthrob Hollywood star and his iconic image remains cemented 64 years after his death. This “Rebel Without a Cause” actor has been cast in a new film
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Fitch Ratings has assigned Nations Trust Bank PLC's (NTB, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Basel III-compliant subordinated unsecured debentures a final National
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Sri Lankan insurers' risk-based capitalisation (RBC) ratios have fallen with the adoption of new accounting standards for lease contracts; SLFRS
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National Ratings by Fitch Ratings (Lanka) Ltd. As at 2 December 2019
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC's National Long-Term Rating at 'AA-(lka)' with a Stable Outlook
