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The Gamani Corea Foundation (GCF) and Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA) will hold a public lecture on ‘Sri Lanka’s Current Macroeconomic Policy Directions in the Context of Global Volatility’ delivered by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Deputy Governor Dr. Chandranath Amarasekara on tomorrow (8), from 4 p.m. at the Lighthouse Auditorium, No. 24, Horton Place, Colombo 7.This will be followed by a panel discussion involving University of Peradeniya Senior Professor in Economics Prof. O.G. Dayaratne Banda; GCF Honorary Board Director Manjula de Silva, and The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Economist Arani Rodrigo. It will be moderated by Daily…

India’s equity derivatives market saw a major shift in trading volumes during April 2026, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) gaining ground against the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This change followed a recent increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives, which took effect on April 1, 2026. Although the STT hike raised trading costs for futures and options, BSE used the opportunity by cutting its own transaction fees. As a result, BSE’s average daily notional turnover (ADT) in F&O surged about 20% from the previous month to ₹269 lakh crore in April. Meanwhile, NSE’s ADT fell by roughly 26%…

Overview This article examines the concept of tokens in the digital economy, exploring their technical foundations, diverse applications across blockchain ecosystems, and practical considerations for users engaging with token-based platforms in 2026. What Are Tokens: Technical Foundations and Core Definitions A token represents a programmable digital asset issued on an existing blockchain infrastructure, distinct from native cryptocurrencies that operate on their own networks. While Bitcoin functions as the native currency of the Bitcoin blockchain and Ether powers the Ethereum network, tokens leverage established protocols to represent value, ownership rights, or utility within specific ecosystems. The technical architecture typically follows standardized…

Claim 55% Off TipRanksSentinel Metals Limited ( (AU:SNM) ) just unveiled an announcement. Sentinel Metals has reiterated the scale and potential of its Columbia Gold and Silver Project in Montana, highlighting a substantial open-pit constrained mineral resource and an additional exploration target supported by independent geological expertise. The company confirms that assumptions and technical parameters behind its reported resource and exploration target remain unchanged since its 2025 prospectus, underscoring continuity in its development narrative while reminding investors that the material is informational only and not a formal offer or financial advice. More about Sentinel Metals Limited Sentinel Metals Limited is…

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd has opened a new $36.9M position in $NDAQ, per a new SEC 13F filing. This disclosure reflects the funds’ holdings for the 03-31-2026 report period. You can see the fund’s full portfolio on Quiver Quantitative, and also track the largest institutional owners of $NDAQ.$NDAQ Hedge Fund ActivityWe have seen 508 institutional investors add shares of $NDAQ stock to their portfolio, and 513 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.Here are some of the largest recent moves:UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC removed 10,418,342 shares (-73.8%) from their portfolio in…

The Department of Community Development and Applied Economics is pleased to announce that Daniel Tobin, Associate Professor of Community Development and Applied Economics, has been appointed Director of the Ph.D. Program in Sustainable Development Policy, Economics, and Governance (SDPEG). In this leadership role, Professor Tobin will guide the program’s academic vision, research initiatives, and graduate student mentorship in alignment with UVM’s commitment to sustainability and social justice.About Professor Dan TobinProfessor Tobin is a rural sociologist whose research focuses on how small- and medium-scale farmers respond to external pressures—from market forces and policy frameworks to environmental change. His work spans the…

Strategy, which is the $64 billion bitcoin treasury company led by Michael Saylor, has one overriding objective: acquire as much bitcoin as possible as quickly as possible. However, the firm posted 11-figure losses for the second quarter running, as the bitcoin price currently sits well below the all-time high of $125,000 reached in October of last year. Still, Strategy has continually lined up new funding sources that have allowed it to keep buying bitcoin in 2026. In its 2026 first-quarter earnings report released on Tuesday, Strategy reported a net loss of $12.54 billion, which followed $17.44 billion in losses for…

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund has filed draft documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch a hybrid long-short fund under its Prism Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) platform. The proposed Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund aims to offer a diversified investment approach combining equity, debt, and derivative strategies. The fund will follow an interval investment structure and seek to generate long-term capital appreciation along with regular income. It will invest across a mix of equity and equity-related instruments, debt and money market securities, and derivative-based strategies, including limited short exposure. MUST READ: Is a dip-based SIP top-up strategy better than…

Kier has appointed a senior commercial leader from Costain as part of efforts to strengthen its infrastructure division and enhance its capability across major projects.Craig Message has joined Kier Infrastructure as Commercial Director after spending almost 15 years at Costain, where he progressed through a number of senior commercial and leadership roles, most recently serving as Commercial Director for the company’s water sector operations.His appointment brings significant experience in delivering complex infrastructure programmes, including major involvement in the Thames Tideway project through the CVB joint venture. During his time on the scheme, he advanced into senior commercial leadership positions overseeing…

The federal government’s ‘nudge unit’ celebrated 10 years of operations this week, with reflections and cake. The Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) was established in 2016 in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Since then, BETA has conducted more than 150 randomised controlled policy trials and taught more than 15,000 APS employees about behavioural insights in policy design. Founding director of BETA and Harvard Professor Michael Hiscox returned to PM&C’s offices in Canberra for the occasion. Source link