Furthering its commitment to fostering gender equality and breaking the bias, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, powered ‘Aya’, a National-level empowerment and development initiative celebrating International Women’s Day, organised by the State Ministry of Women and Child Development, Pre-Schools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services. ‘Aya’ is a women-centric initiative […]
By Hiran H.Senewiratne
Trading at the CSE was halted twice yesterday. On the first occasion, the index of liquid stocks fell 8.13 percent, triggering a 7.5 percent circuit breaker. Trading was halted for a second time at 12.18 hours, when the index fell 5.0 percent.
Initially, CSE’s benchmark All Share Index fell 6.47 percent or 500 points and there was heavy selling pressure, stock brokers said.
Stock buyers who had bought on margin or credit were also trying to cut positions. The index had been going up partly due to low interest rates amid record excess liquidity in money markets. Many investors are also sitting on capital gains after a 30 percent gain in January 2021, market sources said.
Championing Women to Reach Their Full Potential
12 February, 2021
As an avid supporter of bridging gender disparities whilst empowering women in the workforce, Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider joined hands as Platinum Sponsor on the 10th anniversary of WIM’s (Women in Management) foremost annual event the ‘Top 50’ Professional and Career Women Awards, to recognize and celebrate individual and corporate achievements of trailblazing women leaders in Sri Lanka for the year 2020.
Recognizing and valuing legacies which will, in turn, inspire others, the awarding body has recognized over 420 past award winners over the years, representing a wide array of professions including banking and finance, hospitality, media, legal, logistics and supply chain to name a few.