Cabinet Approves Amendment to Foreign Exchange Act to Criminalize Unauthorized Outward Fund Transfers

Forex

In a significant regulatory shift aimed at strengthening financial law enforcement, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval in principle to amend the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017. The proposed amendment will classify the unauthorized transfer of funds out of Sri Lanka as a criminal offense, addressing a crucial gap in the […]

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