Category Archives: Corporate
Women in Business – with Head of HR Wasanthi Stephen
Published on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Q: How has First Capital addressed the loss of women employees at mid-career in Sri Lanka? A: At First Capital, new parents – mothers specifically, now have the benefit of taking more paid time off than at any other in the investment industry. Employees of the organization are offered the benefit of extending their… …
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Overwhelming response to Investment Strategy 2020
Published on Thursday, February 20, 2020
Over 350 participants representing the investment community attended the Investment Strategy 2020 – 2nd Research Conference organized by First Capital Holdings PLC; held on Tuesday (18th Feb) at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. The event was organized to launch the report Strategy 2020 – “Fiscal loosening weakens 2H2020 outlook” providing Sri Lankan investors with an overview… …
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Investment Strategy 2020 – 2nd Research Conference
Published on Thursday, February 13, 2020
First Capital Holdings PLC has organized a programme titled “Investment Strategy 2020 – 2nd Research Conference” to be held on Tuesday 18th February 2020, at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Hotel Colombo. The event is geared to provide 250 participants of the investment community, an overview of our expectations on the economic front mainly on… …
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First Capital Treasuries announces LKR 750Mn Debenture Issue
Published on Thursday, January 23, 2020
First Capital Treasuries PLC the Primary Dealer arm and a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), has announced that it intends to issue Listed, Rated, Subordinated, Unsecured, Redeemable Debentures with a principal value of LKR 750Mn maturing in five years with the following Interest payment options payable semi-annually; Type A – 12.75% p.a.… …
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CEO of First Capital – the 1st guest for 2020 on Business Today (Channel Eye)
Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2020
BUSINESS TODAY 2020-01-01 | CHANNELEYE MAGAZINE Dilshan Wirasekara – Director/ Chief Executive Officer of First Capital, appearing as the first guest on Business Today on Channel Eye business programme sharing his insights on financial disintermediation , policy consistency, economic growth and investment strategies for 2020. …
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King of Retail: Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
Published on Tuesday, January 14, 2020
“ Echelon magazine publishes an article about the report done by First Capital Research on Ceylon Cold Stores PLC.” …
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Weekly Govt Securities Market: 1-Year bill yield rises to nearly two months high
Published on Monday, January 13, 2020
By First Capital Research Weekly Yield Movement & Volume The secondary market yield curve witnessed a slight upward shift mainly in the short to mid tenor maturities while the long end remained broadly unchanged. The market witnessed mixed activities during the week, with moderate volumes while activities were mainly centred on 2023, 2024, and 2027… …
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ICRA Lanka reaffirms the ratings of First Capital Treasuries PLC
Published on Tuesday, January 7, 2020
ICRA Lanka Limited, subsidiary of ICRA Limited, a group company of Moody’s Investors Service, has reaffirmed the issuer rating of [SL]A- (pronounced SL A minus) with stable outlook for First Capital Treasuries PLC (FCT or “the Company”). ICRA Lanka has also reaffirmed the issue rating of [SL]BBB+ (pronounced SL triple B plus) with stable outlook… …
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First Capital’s CFO and Treasuries Team recognized at Dunamis Awards
Published on Friday, January 3, 2020
Dunamis Awards for the period – June to November 2019 were awarded to the First Capital Treasuries Team, with the Individual Award awarded to CFO of First Capital Holdings PLC Mangala Jayashantha for his contributions. The awards are Dunamis Group’s recognition for exceptional performance by Teams and Individuals and for living the Dunamis Values. …
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