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Why securitisation is still the sharpest funding tool for Sri Lankan finance companies
Asset-backed securitisation lets a lender convert its lease and loan receivables into rated, tradable paper — diversifying funding away from bank lines and often lowering the cost of capital. For balance sheets carrying granular, predictable cash flows, a well-structured ABS can unlock liquidity at scale while ring-fencing risk for investors.
Request the full briefing →Preparing to sell: the six months that decide your valuation
Value is won long before a term sheet. The strongest outcomes come from sellers who tidy the numbers, resolve contingent liabilities and build a defensible equity story early — then run a genuinely competitive process. We look at what a founder should have in order before the first buyer conversation.
Request the full briefing →Raising private capital in a tighter market: what founders should know
As capital becomes more selective, structure matters as much as price. Growth equity, minority recapitalisations and structured instruments each carry different control and dilution trade-offs. We outline how to match the instrument to the objective — and how to keep leverage on your side of the table.
Request the full briefing →Debentures, commercial paper or bank debt: choosing the right mix
The optimal capital stack is rarely a single instrument. Listed debentures can broaden your investor base and tenor; commercial paper offers flexible short-term funding; bank debt is fast but concentrated. We compare the trade-offs for Sri Lankan issuers seeking diversified, resilient funding.
Request the full briefing →Cross-border M&A into Sri Lanka: the deal, the diligence and the close
International buyers bring capital and ambition, but also unfamiliar diligence expectations, FX considerations and regulatory steps. A disciplined process — and a local adviser who can bridge both sides — is what turns interest into a completed, well-priced transaction.
Request the full briefing →DealBookAsia briefing: how to read regional deal flow
Curated deal flow is a signal, not just a list. Where capital is concentrating across Asia’s growth sectors — healthcare, renewables, consumer, technology — tells you as much about timing as valuation. Our DealBookAsia briefing tracks the mandates and themes shaping the regional pipeline.
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