To what extent has the sector been affected by the segregation of life and non-life insurance?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Ajith Gunawardena, CEO, Ceylinco General Insurance : Interview from The Report: Sri Lanka 2018
Articles & Analysis | New reinsurance programmes bolstering coverage against natural disasters in emerging markets from The Report: Sri Lanka 2018
While advanced economies generate the vast majority of insurance and reinsurance business, emerging markets are posting higher rates of growth. Complementing this underlying trend is a strong and expanding interest in catastrophic risk, which by nature tends to pertain to emerging markets. This is coming alongside fast-paced, sector-...
Articles & Analysis | Sri Lanka's insurance sector develops as firms capitalise on underpenetrated markets from The Report: Sri Lanka 2018
A growing economy, changing demographics and investment by major international companies are all contributing to the growth of Sri Lanka’s insurance sector. Alongside this, ongoing regulatory changes to stabilise the sector have catalysed mergers and acquisitions, and further consolidation looks likely.
Articles & Analysis | Sri Lankan bond market outlook from The Report: Sri Lanka 2018
Monetary tightening and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) flexible exchange rate policy served to cool the economy by slowing down credit to desired levels and controlling inflation to some degree. The economy, which saw significant weakness in 2016 and the first quarter of 2017, readjusted accordingly. Starting in February 2017 foreign...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dilshan Wirasekara, Director and CEO, First Capital: Interview from The Report: Sri Lanka 2018
Which industries dominated by the private sector do you see booming in the short to medium term, and what role will the CSE play in this?
Articles & Analysis | Capital markets reforms strengthen regulation, increase efficiency and broaden product range in Sri Lanka from The Report: Sri Lanka 2018
After an uncertain period, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is back on an upward trajectory, supported by the improving economic climate. The market will see significant reforms in 2018 to strengthen regulation, increase the bourse’s independence and efficiency, and broaden the range of products available.
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