Fixed Income Securities

Products & Services

Government Securities (GSEC) are issued by the Public Debt Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in order to fund the Government’s budget deficit. The key products are Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds. Additionally other securities are also introduced to the market by the Central Bank through dedicated Primary Dealers.

TREASURY BILLS (T-BILLS)

T- Bills are considered as short term debt instruments which are issued at the weekly auction for periods of 3/6/12 months. Key features are as follows;

No repayment risk – Capital plus interest guaranteed
Tradable instrument in the secondary market
Maturity date always falls on Fridays. If it’s a holiday funds are paid the next working day
Can invest on a Discount or Cash basis
Charges for the direct auction bid Rs. 10,000.00 per bid

TREASURY BONDS (T-BONDS)

Treasury Bonds are long term debt instruments issued by the CBSL and the duration ranges between 2 – 20 years.

No repayment risk – Capital plus interest guaranteed
Tradable instrument in the secondary market
Maturity date can fall on any date of the week. If it’s a holiday, funds are paid on the next working day
A periodic fixed interest amount called “Coupon Interest” is paid every six months
Investments can be placed at a discount, par or premium
Charges for the direct auction bid Rs. 10,000.00 per bid

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (REPO)

A Repo is a derivative of T-Bills/T-Bonds used by the Primary Dealers to borrow funds from investors. Repos can be invested even for a day or for a duration decided by the investor, up to a maximum of one year. Unlike in Treasury Bills, the maturity date can fall on any working day of the week.

REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

Acuity Securities allows customers who have invested in Treasury Bills/Bonds/Repos to borrow against their securities, subject to conditions. The borrowing can be done either directly from Acuity Securities or through a HNB branch.

BOND TRADING

Refers to the buying and selling of Treasury Bonds during times of fluctuating interest rates that allows for capital gains. This is derived by capitalizing on favorable interest rate/price fluctuations of the Treasury Bond-selling at a higher price (lower yield) when compared to the purchased price. As an active investor you can earn capital gains by trading.

Repo Rates (% P.A.) from 15th November 2024 to 21st November 2024

Treasury Bill Rates (% P.A.) from 15th November 2024 to 21st November 2024

Treasury Bond Rates (% P.A.) as at 19th November 2024

Yield Curve

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Investing

Acuity Securities which was established in 2000 as HNB Securities, is currently one of the leading primary dealers in Sri Lanka with a large corporate and retail client base leveraging on the extensive distribution network of HNB, and its own proven distribution channels

Investor Types

01. Local Investors

Sri Lankan citizens who are over 18
Dual citizens of Sri Lanka
Institutions incorporated in Sri Lanka

Individuals

Documents to be submitted for an individual customer

A clear copy of the National Identity Card / valid Passport/valid Driving License
Copy of an utility bill specified as electricity, water, telecom, any fixed line operator’s bill or a bank statement not more than 03 months old, incase address differs from the identification document
Copy of the bank passbook.

Corporates

Documents to be submitted for a Corporate /Institutional client

A certified copy of Articles of Association.
A certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation & Business registration.
Board resolution to open account naming the authorized signatories with specimen signatures.
Certified copy of latest Form 15 (with ROC seal).
Certified copy of latest Form 20 (with ROC seal).
Beneficial ownership declaration
Copies of NIC/PP of directors and beneficial owners

02. Foreign Investors

Foreign Country funds , Regional Funds or mutual funds
Institutions (corporate bodies) incorporated outside Sri Lanka
Citizens of foreign states

As a foreign investor how can you invest in Sri Lankan Treasury Bills and Bonds?

Step 01

Open an Inward Investment Account ( IIA) A/C through a commercial bank such as Hatton National Bank or DFCC Vardhana Bank.

Step 02

Investment A/c opening –
Acuity Securities Ltd

ASL Application form (Please refer downloads) (If a IIA account has already been opened in SL, a letter from the respective commercial bank. In the alternative, a letter from the client’s off –shore bank.) Once you submit the completed forms along with documentation you will be allocated a unique customer code, and simultaneously a CDS account will be opened with the CBSL, once purchases are made.

Step 03

Negotiate interest rates – Acuity Securities Ltd

Step 04

Remit Funds-to IIA A/C

Step 05

Investments in T-Bills/ Bonds

Step 06

Maturity proceeds- Acuity Securities Ltd

Application Forms

Individuals

Corporate

Downloads & Reports

Weekly Market Report

Customer Charter Document

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Glossary

The half yearly interest paid by the Central Bank to the Treasury Bond investor. The coupon value is computed on the Maturity Value (Face value) of the Bond. At the time of investment, Acuity Securities will inform the client of the respective coupon dates & amounts.

This is the effective return on investment the investor gets on the Treasury Bill or Bond.

The purchase of a Bond at a price more than its face value. This arises when the coupon rate of Interest on the Bond exceeds the Yield.

The purchase of a Bond at a price less than its face value. This is exactly the opposite of “Premium” explained above.

It denotes the actual cost of the investment without the accrued interest component.

Clean Price plus the portion of coupon accrued paid to the seller. This is the ultimate purchase price of the bond.

Inward Investment Account opened with a Sri Lankan commercial bank to route funds for T-Bill/ T-Bond investments.

Central Depository System where securities (T-Bills/T-Bonds) are lodged electronically. Maintained at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and managed by Lanka Secure.

Real Time Gross Settlement System – a method of transferring funds wholesale between banks and primary dealers within Sri Lanka, where credit is given on the same day.

Complaints

Dear Customer,
If you have any complaints/issues regarding the services provided by Acuity Securities Ltd. or if you are facing a dispute or grievance, we kindly request you to submit the details below. We are committed to make every effort to address and resolve the issue promptly.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Complaint Form

Resolution Process:

Immediate Action: Our team is committed to addressing and resolving your issues promptly. We will make every effort to resolve your complaint/issue immediately upon receipt.
Timely Communication: If the resolution process takes longer than expected, we will keep you informed. You will receive information about the individual responsible for handling your complaint.
Assigned Contact: You will be provided with a specific contact name and number to facilitate seamless communication during the resolution process.
Progress Updates: Transparency is key. We will keep you informed about the progress of your complaint, ensuring you are aware of the steps being taken to address your concerns.
Feedback Mechanism: If, for any reason, our initial response does not meet your satisfaction, please inform the person handling your complaint. Your feedback is essential, providing us with the opportunity to reassess and take additional steps if needed.
Final Response: After carefully considering all aspects of your complaint, we will send you our final response. Your input is valuable as we strive to continually enhance our services.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation throughout this process.