Duruthu E Chandrasekera
Duruthu Edirimuni Chandrasekera is a senior business journalist based in Sri Lanka with over 15 years of experience covering stock markets, banking and trade.
Articles by Duruthu E Chandrasekera
Payments & Settlements
India, Sri Lanka Push to De-Dollarise $6bn Trade Corridor
22/06/2026
The initiative aims to cut transaction costs and insulate trade from dollar volatility, but faces hurdles including low adoption and the absence of crucial hedging instruments.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Sri Lanka Launches Central Counterparty for Equity Market
05/08/2025
The new clearing house, regulated by the SEC, will guarantee equity trades, reduce systemic risk, and align with global standards to attract foreign investment.
Anti-Money Laundering
Sri Lanka to Start Registering Crypto Firms Ahead of FATF Review
24/07/2025
The move, driven by an upcoming FATF evaluation, will require VASP registration, but the CBSL stresses it is not legalisation.
Trading & Investment
Sri Lanka Launches High-yield Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens
08/07/2025
The government launched a subsidised scheme offering a 3% interest premium on fixed deposits for senior citizens to counter high living costs.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Colombo Stock Exchange Set to Launch New CCP Next Month
21/06/2025
The introduction of the CCP is expected to bring several key benefits, including eliminating counterparty default risk and enabling netting of trades.
Trading & Investment
Sri Lanka SEC Approves Short Selling Framework
12/10/2023
The CSE has started conducting virtual workshops to create awareness of regulated short selling and stock borrowing and lending.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Sri Lanka SEC Calls on Stockbroking Firms to Improve Governance
20/09/2023
SEC chairman asked brokerage firms to improve their understanding of compliance requirements and invest more in technology and infrastructure.
Anti-Money Laundering
Sri Lanka Publishes First National Risk Assessment Since 2014
16/09/2023
The highest risks were identified among informal money remitters, real estate agents, banks and finance companies.
Structural Regulation
Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Listing Rules for SOEs
14/09/2023
A new transitionary board will be set up, allowing SOEs to list and progressively transition to a listing on one of the CSE’s existing boards.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Sri Lanka Revises Corporate Governance Rules for Listed Companies
12/09/2023
The revisions will help to build investor confidence and better align corporate governance practices in Sri Lanka with international standards.
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