“Dark future looming as foreign reserve drop to USD 1.5Bn, lowest in history” Eran
The opposition alleged in Parliament that foreign reserves have dropped to US 1.5 billion dollars which included the gold reserves of US 300 million dollars. …
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CBSL expects reserves to remain around USD 3.5bn by end 2021; USD 4bn on average in 2022
Sri Lanka's Central Bank expects gross official reserves to remain at around USD 3.5 bn at the end of 2021, and around USD 4.0 bn on average in 2022. Releasing …
CBSL creates new department to facilitate & streamline workers’ remittances
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has established a new department named "Foreign Remittances Facilitation Department" (FRFD) to facilitate and streamline workers' …
Sri Lanka’s reserves down to USD 2.6bn in September; YTD rupee depreciation 8.2-pct
Sri Lanka’s official reserves were 2.6 billion US dollars (USD 2,581.3mn) by the end of September, down from 3.5 billion US dollars in August, the latest …
Interview: Futureproofing banking sector through digital-first mindset
There is a good reason why digitalisation is a top priority for banking. When done correctly, it enables paradigm shifting improvements in customer experience …
Sri Lanka official reserves slightly improve to USD 3.6bn by end August
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves were 3,550.7 million US dollars by the end of August, up from 2,805.9 million US dollars in July, the latest Central Bank …
No new restrictions for making payments in foreign exchange on credit or debit cards: Central Bank
The public is informed that the Central Bank has not introduced any new restrictions on the use of EFTCs, i.e., credit cards, debit cards and other stored …
CBSL tightens monetary policy to curb inflationary pressures; rectify external sector imbalances
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has tightened its monetary policy stance to address the imbalances in the external sector and to preempt the buildup of excessive …
Licensed Banks have not been asked to “Devalue” Sri Lanka Rupee: Central Bank
The Central Bank said it has observed messages being circulated claiming that licensed banks have been officially asked to devalue the Sri Lanka rupee with …
Issue of Commemorative Coins to Mark 100th Anniversary of Communist Party of China
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued gold and silver commemorative coins of Rupees 1,000, each with same depiction, to mark 65th Anniversary of …
Central Bank adds Thai Baht to list of designated foreign currencies
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has included the official currency of Thailand, the Thai baht to the list of designated foreign currencies under the Off-Shore Banking …
Sri Lanka’s official reserves down to USD 4bn by end May; YTD rupee depreciation 6.7-pct
Sri Lanka’s official reserves were 4 billion US dollars (USD 4,018.1mn) by the end of May, down from 4.5 billion US dollars in April, the latest Central Bank …
Sri Lanka secures USD 500Mn concessional financing from Republic of Korea
In order to further strengthen the economic cooperation between two countries, the Government of Republic of Korea has agreed to provide concessional loans …
Prime Lands Residencies announces virtual investor forum for upcoming IPO
Prime Lands Residencies, the condominium property arm of Prime Group, announces the first ever Virtual Investor Forum for its upcoming Initial Public Offering …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank simplifies foreign exchange regulations
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has revised regulations issued under the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 (FEA) for further simplification and clarity …
First Capital Money Market Fund – fastest to reach LKR 20bn in assets under management
The First Capital Money Market Fund has been the fastest fund in its category (Open-Ended Money Market Fund) to surpassed LKR 20 billion in Assets Under …
Sri Lanka rupee strengthened against the US dollar
The Sri Lanka rupee further strengthened against the US dollar yesterday, on positive outlook for inflows. The selling rate was quoted at 191.97 rupees for a …
WB says as SL should focus on competitiveness and debt sustainability to ensure resilient rebound
Despite the heavy toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sri Lanka’s economy and the lives of its people, the economy will recover in 2021, though challenges …
No regulatory safeguard for virtual currencies in Sri Lanka, CBSL raises awareness
“Virtual Currencies (VCs)” are digital tokens created by private entities that can be obtained online through mining, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) or …
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves estimated at USD 4.1bn at end March 2021
Sri Lanka's gross official reserves were estimated at US dollars 4.1 billion (excluding the swap facility with the PBOC), with an import cover of 3 months, at …