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Redefining Ethical Banking: How Janashakthi Finance is Scaling Shariah-Compliant Solutions in Sri Lanka.

May 21, 2026 at 7:13 PM

Janashakthi Finance PLC is expanding its footprint in the alternative finance sector through its dedicated unit, focusing on Shariah-compliant and ESG-aligned financial products for the Sri Lankan market.

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Redefining Ethical Banking: How Janashakthi Finance is Scaling Shariah-Compliant Solutions in Sri Lanka

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Deepening Ties: New India-Sri Lanka Economic Forum Catalyzes Cross-Border Growth.

May 20, 2026 at 5:01 AM

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Redefining Success: How Sri Lankan Brands Are Moving Beyond Pure Profitability.

May 13, 2026 at 7:07 AM

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Economy

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.

May 13, 2026 at 5:16 AM

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Sri Lanka Advances Efforts to Integrate PayPal for Digital Economic Growth

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May 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM

Sri Lanka Advances Efforts to Integrate PayPal for Digital Economic Growth.

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Digital Economy is in advanced discussions to introduce PayPal, aiming to empower local freelancers, boost foreign exchange earnings, and support SMEs in global trade.

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Technology

Sri Lanka Sets New Standard for Global Crypto Compliance via Strategic Partnership.

May 7, 2026 at 3:58 AM

Ascent Business Solutions and de Risk Partners have launched Sri Lanka’s first compliance-led Crypto and FinTech Centre of Excellence, aiming to provide high-level regulatory support to global financial markets.

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Sri Lanka’s Strategic Pivot: Leveraging Global Shifts for Regional Hub Status.

Economist Ganeshan Wignaraja outlines the path for Sri Lanka to emerge as a regional financial and talent hub by prioritizing macroeconomic stability and structural reforms, even as the nation balances local market performance and foreign investment hurdles.

May 6, 2026 at 5:38 AM

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Economy

Navigating the Evolution: Sri Lanka's Path in Global Manufacturing.

Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture in the global manufacturing sector, requiring a strategic shift toward integrated geoeconomic networks to remain competitive.

May 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM

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SDB Bank’s UPay Wallet Achieves Merit Honor at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.

May 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM

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Commercial Bank Launches Nationwide Drive to Expand LankaPay JCB Debit Card Adoption

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April 30, 2026 at 10:34 AM

Commercial Bank Launches Nationwide Drive to Expand LankaPay JCB Debit Card Adoption.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage the use of LankaPay JCB debit cards, offering fee waivers and exclusive rewards to promote a cashless lifestyle across Sri Lanka.

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Finance

People’s Bank Investment Banking Unit Secures Prestigious Global Accolade for 2026.

April 29, 2026 at 7:59 PM

People's Bank Investment Banking Unit (PBIBU) has been recognized as the Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka for 2026 by the Global Banking and Finance Review Awards, highlighting its significant contributions to the local financial sector.

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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams.

April 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM

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Seylan Bank Secures Multiple Top Honors at 2026 LankaPay Technnovation Awards.

April 24, 2026 at 3:44 AM

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LOLC Finance Reclaims Top Honors at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.

April 23, 2026 at 7:52 PM

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April 23, 2026 at 9:27 AM

Sri Lanka Pitches Strategic Regional Potential to American Corporate Giants.

Presidential Special Envoy Hanif Yusoof led a high-level virtual roundtable with major U.S. corporations, including Google, Meta, and SpaceX, to promote Sri Lanka as a strategic gateway for the South Asian market.

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Technology

Warning: Sophisticated Banking Trojan Masquerading as SriLankan Airlines App.

April 23, 2026 at 8:03 AM

Sri Lanka Police have identified a dangerous banking trojan disguised as a SriLankan Airlines app, used by scammers to compromise mobile devices, steal banking credentials, and perform unauthorized fund transfers.

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Warning: Sophisticated Banking Trojan Masquerading as SriLankan Airlines App

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Sri Lanka’s State Banking Giants Report Record-Breaking Financial Success for 2025.

April 21, 2026 at 2:58 AM

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Local News

Sri Lanka’s Economic Ambition: Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Global Integration.

Sri Lanka is actively pursuing strategies to transform its economy, including ambitious long-term growth targets and a renewed partnership with the World Bank to boost private sector investment and job creation.

April 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM

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Local News

Bridging the Gap: How Sri Lanka is Shifting from Cash to Digital Payments.

Sri Lanka is focusing on behavioral shifts to move away from cash, with the Fintech Forum and global payment networks like UnionPay playing a pivotal role in promoting digital payment adoption.

April 20, 2026 at 2:37 AM

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April 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Systemic Fragility: Sri Lanka's Struggle with Financial Crime and Data Security.

An analytical look at how weak enforcement and systemic gaps in Sri Lanka's regulatory framework are fueling financial crime and data breaches, threatening national economic stability.

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