Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI solutions to the financial services sector, has announced that it has exchanged on the acquisition of Ascent. The transaction is expected to close on 30th September 2025. This strategic move significantly expands Acuity’s DataContinue Reading
Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), proudly announced its recognition at the prestigious SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards 2025. The wins reaffirm its position as a digitally driven, innovative, and customer-first financial solutions provider in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial services sector. The companyContinue Reading
announce its partnership as the title sponsor of the recently held SwimAmerica Swimming Gala 2025. Organised by Killer Whale Aquatics (KWA), the event brought together over 600 young athletes who competed across multiple disciplines. The competition saw Akitha Bandara emerge as Boys Champion and Wanditha Palapawala as Girls Champion. SwimAmerica,Continue Reading
First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, successfully hosted a two-day event in Jaffna on 28th and 29th August 2025, aimed at educating the region on wealth creation and growth opportunities through capital markets. Conducted under the theme “Growing Wealth ThroughContinue Reading
Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Asia and the Pacific is home to the world’s largest workforce. In recent years, the region has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with real wages (inflation-adjusted pay) continuing to rise even as they declined in many other parts ofContinue Reading
Delmege, one of Sri Lanka’s most enduring and diversified conglomerates, proudly marks its 175th year in business. Since its founding in 1850, Delmege has grown from its trading roots into a multi-sector powerhouse, delivering trusted and meaningful products and services that touch almost every aspect of daily life. From consumerContinue Reading
Following the groundbreaking success of Sri Lanka’s first Child Rights Council (CRC), launched by Child Action Lanka (CAL) in April 2025, 18 children from CAL centres across the island participated in the 18th session of the Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN) on August 16–17, 2025. These young advocates, drawnContinue Reading
Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) celebrated the exceptional performance of its team at the Mid-Year Awards 2025 (Regular Business), held on 8th September 2025 at Jetwing Blue, Negombo. The event was graced by Mr. Chandra Schaffter, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of JXG (Janashakthi Group), alongside the company’sContinue Reading
Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), actively engaged with over 5,000 households during Sri Lanka’s longest Hindu festival, the 25-day Nallur Festival at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. The team educated the community on insurance and provided employment opportunities, while evening games and gift distributions brought joy to devotees, reinforcingContinue Reading
an Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading weft knitted fabric manufacturer, together with the students of Environmental Technology Society, Department of Environmental Technology of the University of Colombo, under the leadership of Dr. Thakshila N. Dharmapriya, and eager volunteers of Greenwood Growers, recently concluded a volunteer tree planting program inContinue Reading