SenFin Research – News Updates – 17 June 2026

Unsolicited investment requests: SEC warns Sri Lankan public
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka recently released a statement warning the Sri Lankan public of unsolicited phone call requests to invest in foreign stock markets, citing a list of fraudulent companies that have in the past misled the public.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/6csKL9IffyvFvqqRghyo

Build stronger export engine for lasting recovery: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery will struggle to gain lasting momentum unless the country significantly expands its export base and improves access to trade finance, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said yesterday, positioning export-led growth as the next critical phase of the country’s post-crisis rebuilding effort.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Build-stronger-export-engine-for-lasting-recovery-CBSL-Governor/108-343122

Sri Lanka’s IMF review: Stabilisation is real, but reform remains unfinished
The completion of the International Monetary Fund’s combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility is an important milestone.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/WrD8fJ7EriuyyDPrGpct

Debt risk to remain high even after IMF programme
Regardless of Sri Lanka’s progress made in the IMF programme, it is likely to continue to be within the IMF’s debt sustainability risk status, even after the programme ends, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando said, speaking on Ada Derana 360 on Monday (15).
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/HQjDdL3vpKJ4j5uVt5vy

Sri Lanka cabinet approves $100mn ADB loan top-up
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved increasing by 100 million dollars a loan from the Asian Development Bank, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-cabinet-approves-100mn-adb-loan-top-up-275665/

SL’s manufacturing, services sectors rebound in May
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors recorded notable improvements in May 2026, signalling a rebound in overall business activity despite concerns over global uncertainties and the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
Source: (Daily News) https://dailynews.lk/2026/06/17/business/1011891/sls-manufacturing-services-sectors-rebound-in-may/

Sri Lanka stocks trend up, materials push turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange was trading up on Tuesday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving up 0.34 percent.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-trend-up-materials-push-turnover-275607/

Prospective US-Iran deal positive, but still subject to high uncertainty: Fitch
Fitch Ratings-London/Hong Kong: A deal between the US and Iran to extend the ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz in June would see the strait start to open slightly earlier than Fitch Ratings had anticipated. We still see a high risk that the strait will not be opened immediately or that the situation remains unstable, but even a temporary opening of Hormuz would significantly reduce the more extreme credit risks that the conflict has posed.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/prospective-us-iran-deal-positive-but-still-subject-to-high-uncertainty-fitch-275627/

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335/335.25 to US dollar spot, bond yields down
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 335.00/335.25 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, weaker from 333.00/334.50 the previous day, while bond yields closed down, dealers said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-at-335-335-25-to-us-dollar-spot-bond-yields-down-275695/
Sri Lanka stocks close flat, Sunshine, ComBank gains
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat on Tuesday, with the All Share Price Index down 0.02 percent, CSE data showed.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-flat-sunshine-combank-gains-275667/

DFCC Bank to buy out Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s business by July
DFCC Bank will complete the acquisition of the wealth and retail banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka branch by July 31, according to a market filing.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/dfcc-bank-to-buy-out-standard-chartered-sri-lankas-business-by-july-275599/

Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank to list 13.95-pct debentures
Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank is listing 15 billion rupees of 13.75 percent, 13.85 percent and 13.95 percent debentures, it said in a stock exchange filing.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-nations-trust-bank-to-list-13-95-pct-debentures-275615/

Sierra Cables revenue tops Rs. 16 Bn, profit climbs 194% in FY2025/26
Sierra Cables PLC, reported revenue of Rs 16 billion, representing a 73% increase over the previous financial year, while net profit rose to Rs 2.7 billion, reflecting a remarkable 194% year-on-year increase.
Source: (Daily News) https://dailynews.lk/2026/06/17/business/1011868/sierra-cables-revenue-tops-rs-16-bn-profit-climbs-194-in-fy2025-26/