Financial performance 2025 News

BOC Reports Strong Q1 2026 Performance with Rs. 28.8 Billion Profit.

Sri Lanka’s state-owned Bank of Ceylon delivered a robust financial performance in Q1 2026, recording a PBT of Rs. 28.8 billion while contributing significantly to state tax revenue.

Dialog Axiata Reports Triple-Digit Profit Growth in Q1 2026.

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.

Janashakthi Life Marks Strong Start to 2026 with Double-Digit Growth and Soaring Investor Interest.

Modern Financial Markets Exhibit Higher Discipline Compared to the 1990s Era.

PIMCO's Lotfi Karoui argues that today's financial markets are significantly more disciplined and resilient than they were during the 1990s, offering a comparative perspective on current cross-asset credit dynamics.

Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Surges in Early 2026, Outperforming Targets.

Sri Lanka Customs has reported a strong financial performance for early 2026, exceeding its April revenue target by 30.5% and achieving a 49.8% year-on-year growth during the first four months.

Union Bank Posts Triple-Digit Profit Surge in Q1 2026.

Union Bank of Sri Lanka reports a strong start to 2026 with a 260% increase in Profit Before Tax and a 570% surge in Profit After Tax, driven by operational efficiency and diversified income streams.

Market at a Crossroads: Big Tech Earnings and the AI Spending Dilemma.

Alphabet Delivers Record-Breaking Q1 2026 Financial Results Fueled by AI and Cloud Expansion.

Kenya Faces Economic Slowdown Amidst Severe Drought Conditions.

Kenya's economic growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since the 2020 pandemic, largely driven by significant agricultural setbacks caused by prolonged drought.

People's Bank Achieves Historic Profitability Milestone in 2025.

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.