BLUE OCEAN GROUP, POSITIONED FINANCIALLY , OPERATIONALLY AND CULTURALLY TO TRANSFORM THE CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. Source:-linkedin Blue Ocean Group of Companies is a real estate conglomerate with a well-balanced portfolio. With our latest acquisition of Kelsey Developments PLC we have now entered the gated housing market. Kelsey Developments PLC is a well-established player in the real estate sector with over 200 completed projects and over 3000 satisfied customers during its 35 year span. With such an esteemed company, becoming the newest member of the group, it marks a historic milestone and further strengthens our presence in the real estate market and complements its capabilities to serve its clientele while creating greater value for customers, business partners and team members. THE BLUE OCEAN GROUP’S PROVEN STEPS TO INSPIRE CONFIDENCE AND SEIZE NEW GROWTH The dynamic Blue Ocean Group of Companies, has evolved over the years to become a versatile ...

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Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy commenced the World Investor Week Source:Bizenglish “In order to ensure that investors are protected, there are different mechanisms and rules such as the listing rules, market institution rules and market intermediary rules play a vital role” – SEC Chairman  “A common challenge that Sri Lanka faces is that we do not use capital markets as effectively as we could to channel resources; channel capital to the sectors of the economy that are most needed.” – CSE Chairman  “Financial literacy creates awareness on investor resilience and sustainable finance, making it a vital requirement in Sri Lanka’s development agenda – Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, HE Paul Stephens  “In a country with gender parity for education, we note there is gender disparity in financial literacy, with women lagging behind. The role financial inclusion plays in poverty reduction cannot be overstated, and unless there is financial ...

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SEC and CSE complete third phase of digitalization initiative of stock market Source:Island A special market opening ceremony was organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) under the patronage of Viraj Dayaratne, President’s Counsel, chairman of the SEC, to mark the third phase of digitalization of the Sri Lankan capital market and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the SEC. The launch event, themed ‘Sri Lankan Capital Market – The Odyssey’, was also attended by Dilshan Wirasekara, chairman of the CSE, SEC Commission Members, Chinthaka Mendis, Director General of the SEC Naresh Abeyesekara, SEC/CSE Joint Committee Chairman for Digitalization, CSE Board of Directors and Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Chief Executive Officer of the CSE, stock broker firms, SEC management and CSE management. ...

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Aitken Spence records highest-ever 1Q PBT of Rs.7.2 bn Source : ailymirror.lk Anchored through a heritage of excellence spanning over 150 years with diversified business operations across 8 countries, Aitken Spence PLC reported a strong performance for its fiscal first quarter (1Q23), the interim accounts released to the Colombo Stock Exchange showed. The conglomerate recorded a significant increase on its profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 7.2 billion compared to a loss of Rs. 467 million a year ago. This is the highest 1Q performance in the group’s history despite the multiple obstacles stemming from the current economic crisis.  The group recorded 553 percent increase in EBITDA (earnings-inclusive of equity accounted investees, before interest expenses, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) of Rs.10.9 billion compared to Rs.1.7 billion in the previous year. Accordingly, the group recorded earnings of Rs.14.41 per share or Rs.5.8 billion for the quarter under watch compared to a loss of 60 ...

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John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY 13-05-2022 John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house in Sri Lanka and is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest listed entity on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). We are one of 15 founding members of the Colombo Stock Exchange and our history in equity trading dates back to 1896. We are widely regarded in the industry for good governance practices with an emphasis on compliance and regulations. Our core sales and research staff have been engaged with the firm for a period of 10 – 25 years. Over the years this has helped JKSB develop strong and lasting relationships with our core client base of Foreign Funds/Individuals, Local Institutions and HNWI’s. This has contributed to our superior offering of order sourcing and placement capabilities. JKSB has ...

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John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY 06-05-2022 John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house in Sri Lanka and is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest listed entity on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). We are one of 15 founding members of the Colombo Stock Exchange and our history in equity trading dates back to 1896. We are widely regarded in the industry for good governance practices with an emphasis on compliance and regulations. Our core sales and research staff have been engaged with the firm for a period of 10 – 25 years. Over the years this has helped JKSB develop strong and lasting relationships with our core client base of Foreign Funds/Individuals, Local Institutions and HNWI’s. This has contributed to our superior offering of order sourcing and placement capabilities. JKSB has ...

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John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY 29-04-2022 John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house in Sri Lanka and is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest listed entity on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). We are one of 15 founding members of the Colombo Stock Exchange and our history in equity trading dates back to 1896. We are widely regarded in the industry for good governance practices with an emphasis on compliance and regulations. Our core sales and research staff have been engaged with the firm for a period of 10 – 25 years. Over the years this has helped JKSB develop strong and lasting relationships with our core client base of Foreign Funds/Individuals, Local Institutions and HNWI’s. This has contributed to our superior offering of order sourcing and placement capabilities. JKSB has ...

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John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY 08-04-2022 John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house in Sri Lanka and is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest listed entity on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). We are one of 15 founding members of the Colombo Stock Exchange and our history in equity trading dates back to 1896. We are widely regarded in the industry for good governance practices with an emphasis on compliance and regulations. Our core sales and research staff have been engaged with the firm for a period of 10 – 25 years. Over the years this has helped JKSB develop strong and lasting relationships with our core client base of Foreign Funds/Individuals, Local Institutions and HNWI’s. This has contributed to our superior offering of order sourcing and placement capabilities. JKSB has ...

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John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY 01-04-2022 John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house in Sri Lanka and is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest listed entity on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). We are one of 15 founding members of the Colombo Stock Exchange and our history in equity trading dates back to 1896. We are widely regarded in the industry for good governance practices with an emphasis on compliance and regulations. Our core sales and research staff have been engaged with the firm for a period of 10 – 25 years. Over the years this has helped JKSB develop strong and lasting relationships with our core client base of Foreign Funds/Individuals, Local Institutions and HNWI’s. This has contributed to our superior offering of order sourcing and placement capabilities. JKSB has ...

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John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY 25-03-2022 John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house in Sri Lanka and is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest listed entity on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). We are one of 15 founding members of the Colombo Stock Exchange and our history in equity trading dates back to 1896. We are widely regarded in the industry for good governance practices with an emphasis on compliance and regulations. Our core sales and research staff have been engaged with the firm for a period of 10 – 25 years. Over the years this has helped JKSB develop strong and lasting relationships with our core client base of Foreign Funds/Individuals, Local Institutions and HNWI’s. This has contributed to our superior offering of order sourcing and placement capabilities. JKSB has ...

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