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Nations Trust Bank Records Strong Financial Growth in First Quarter of 2026.

Nations Trust Bank reported a 12% year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to LKR 4.6 billion for the first quarter of 2026, driven by stable margins and effective risk management.

Pan Asia Bank Posts Strong Q1 2026 Growth Amidst Global Economic Headwinds.

Modeling Sri Lanka’s Economic Future: Lessons from the UAE’s Financial Framework.

This article explores how Sri Lanka could enhance its economic stability and investor appeal by adopting key strategies used by the UAE, such as tax clarity, capital mobility, and the establishment of independent offshore financial zones like the Colombo Port City.

Navigating AI Investments: Strategic Financial Leadership in a Transforming Era.

Apple Surpasses Earnings Projections as Mac Demand Offsets iPhone Supply Hurdles.

Navigating Uncertainty: The Evolving Role of Finance Leaders in the Digital Era.

Amazon Q1 Earnings: Market Analysts Scrutinize AI Investment Returns and AWS Growth.

Investors are closely monitoring Amazon's upcoming Q1 earnings, with a specific focus on whether heavy spending on AI infrastructure is yielding significant returns for AWS. Wall Street expects $177.23 billion in net sales.

Sri Lankan Savers Face Financial Squeeze Amid Declining Interest Rates.

As Sri Lanka's lending rates decline due to improved banking liquidity, fixed-income earners and retirees face reduced interest income, creating a widening economic divide.

Evolution of Finance: How Human Intelligence Complements AI in Modern Business.

As AI automates routine tasks, finance professionals are shifting toward strategic, data-driven leadership roles, with a focus on human judgment, ethical reasoning, and critical analysis.

Market Disconnect: Are AI-Focused Stock Investments Blinding Investors to Global Realities?.

The Future of Finance: How AI Agents are Transforming Workflows.

Bangladesh Banking Crisis: DCCI Highlights Paradox of Excess Liquidity and Credit Drought.

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has warned that despite banks holding record excess liquidity, the private sector, particularly SMEs, is struggling to access credit. Experts call for urgent structural reforms and improved data accuracy to resolve this economic bottleneck.