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May this Diwali bring happiness, prosperity, peace, and new beginnings to you and your loved ones   Happy Diwali from all of us at CAL! 🪔   #HappyDiwali #CAL #FestivalOfLights

CAL and Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) leaders on stage at the press conference announcing CAL’s acquisition of a 51% stake in AFC, a Hong Kong-based fund manager specialising in frontier equity markets.

CAL Global Pte. Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Asia Frontier Capital Ltd., marking a milestone in CAL’s global expansion. Subject to conditions precedent and regulatory approvals, including from Hong Kong’s SFC.

The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Board meets on the 19th, with the final review of 2026 released on the 20th. The September-quarter earnings season wraps up as listed companies complete their CSE filings, and two tax deadlines fall on 15th and 30th November. Swipe through.

November has four moments worth noting. Sri Lanka's Budget 2027 is presented to Parliament on 12th November, with the second reading debate running from 13th to 20th November.

A new chapter beyond borders. CAL, through CAL Global Pte. Ltd., has signed an agreement to acquire 51% of Asia Frontier Capital, connecting international capital with frontier market opportunities. The proposed acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals.

Every CAL pitch starts with one question: would you sell this to your own family? Udesh, our Head of Equity Capital Markets, on why that rule matters in a market as small as Sri Lanka’s, and what it took to bring PickMe to the stock market. Watch the full episode on our YouTube

What a morning. Around 500 people brought their energy to Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre on Sunday for Momentum, our duathlon with Endurance Lab, and the kids in their own duathlon matched every bit of it. Now that you've started, keep going.

Why a duathlon? Because investing takes the same mindset: start, stay committed, keep moving. To everyone who chased a personal best or dared to begin - Momentum was for you. Start building your momentum with Team CAL. calonline.lk/ #CALMomentum

When we launched our instant funding features to CAL Online, the idea was that your money should move the moment you decide to invest. LKR 1 billion later, that's exactly how our investors have been using it. @_LankaPay_

Sign up for CAL Research to stay on top of what's happening and how it can impact you. Capital Alliance (CAL) has led Sri Lanka's investment landscape for 26 years. Explore our full range of investment solutions at calonline.lk/

Closer to home, Momentum - Wealth in Motion 2026 by CAL × Endurance Labs takes over Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre on 18 October 2026, where runners will see firsthand that steady progress builds momentum, just like investing. Swipe through.

Talks continue on the IMF's Seventh Review of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility, and the winter tourism season gets under way along the west and south coasts.

Listed companies begin releasing September-quarter earnings from mid-month, while the Reserve Bank of India, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan all set rates before the month is out.

October has five moments worth noting.

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Diesel matters most for the wider economy because it moves the buses and lorries behind transport fares and food prices. CAL Research expects inflation near 7.9% in Q4 2026, with the fuel hike adding about 0.3 percentage points. Swipe through for the numbers.

A 20-litre tank of Petrol 92 could cost about LKR 900 more from October. CAL Research estimates a rise of around 10% across petrol and diesel, driven by higher global import prices and a pricing formula that now points well above today's pump prices.

The Fed projects inflation at 3.7% in 2026, before easing to 2.3% in 2027, suggesting monetary policy is likely to remain restrictive until inflation moves more decisively toward the 2% target. CAL Research

The latest Fed projections point toward rates remaining higher, with the median policy-rate projection at 4.1% by the end of 2026, implying scope for further tightening from the current range.