SPECIAL INTEREST THREATENS TO WRECK INCOME TAX REFORM
Tax cheats thrive under the existing law, so its overhaul makes sense despite the misinformation around it
Standard Chartered quickly turns around, cautiously enters growth phase
Andy Halford, the banking group’s chief financial officer, says earlier optimism about increasing shareholder returns is now dampened by new
uncertainties around Trump, Brexit and EU politics
uncertainties around Trump, Brexit and EU politics
The new capital market law will kindle investor confidence: SEC chief
Tough penalties for broadly defined market misconduct and auditor oversight are in, and compounding offences is tossed out of the new capital market law
Lessons from an entrepreneur – Irfan Thassim
Starting your own business is like being a celebrity – everything looks beautiful and glamorous on the outside, but in reality, it’s messy and hugely stressful, and not everyone succeeds. But the success of a few encourage those entering the fray
STRIKING WHILE IT’S HOT
Steelmaker Melwire Rolling doubles its capacity to meet rising demand for steel construction materials
What you need to know about Basel III and Sri Lankan banks
New capital requirements for banks become effective from June 2017. Nandika Buddhipala, chief financial officer of listed Commercial Bank, takes us through some of the changes and their impacts
General Certificate of Education (Absurd Level)
The most difficult examination to pass, GCE (A/L) is as irrational as the rest of our education system. Is it time to rethink?
Lessons from an entrepreneur – Sheyantha Abeykoon
Starting your own business is like being a celebrity – everything looks beautiful and glamorous on the outside, but in reality, it’s messy and hugely stressful, and not everyone succeeds. But the success of a few encourage those entering the fray
When Right to Information Meets Right to Privacy
Do we, as a society, respect and value privacy?
Shiromal Cooray
The Managing Director of Jetwing Travels wishes for diplomacy skills and the ability to hold her tongue
Social Enterprises: Beyond the Buzz
Pragmatic idealism and high finance are making the world a better place