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Finance

Sri Lanka prepares for third AML/CFT evaluation

3rd evaluation on international compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism standard

October 7, 2026 1 min read

Sampath Bank, Bancstac partner to bring Google Pay to Sri Lanka merchants

Sampath Bank partners with Bancstac to enable Google Pay acceptance for merchants

October 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Islamic finance industry to advance from small footprint: Fitch

Sri Lanka has one of the highest Islamic finance penetration rates among countries with Muslim-minority populations.

October 5, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka's Sanasa Life to sell stake in subsidiary Sanasa General Insurance

To offload equity stake comprising 30,614,059 ordinary shares representing 53.5 percent of the issued share capital,

October 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank, KOKO launch merchant credit facility

Eligible merchants can access financing for working capital, inventory purchases and business expansion.

September 30, 2026 1 min read

Bimputh Lanka liquidation moves ahead despite Supreme Court case

Bimputh applied to the Supreme Court for leave to appeal under application SC/HCLA No. 12/2025.

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s NDB Bank fraud hits Rs13.6bn as Deloitte finalizes forensic probe

The bank assured stakeholders that it is "a lesson well learnt" after shareholders paid price of declined share value,

September 29, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka’s central bank seeks cyber specialist to counter threats

Responsibilities include tracking ransomware groups, phishing kits, and fraud campaigns on the dark web and open sources

September 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka central bank seeks bids for EDS system

Procurement of an enterprise data solution system as regulator seeks to strengthen its data management and analytics

September 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Bank to raise up to Rs5bn with debenture sale

September 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka court extends CBSL asset freeze on six firms

Kasagala, Ceylon Green Life Plantation, Singhe Capital Investment, Pro Shop Advertising, Athens International, Eyon Lank

September 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s L B Finance incorporates new subsidiary in the Philippines

Subsidiary in the Republic of Philippines, under the name "LB Finance Philippines Inc

September 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank appoints Dilip de S Wijeyeratne deputy chairman

Wijeyeratne has experience across banking, finance, risk management and compliance, investment banking and treasury,

September 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka central bank seeks liquidators to handle troubled banks, finance companies

Appointment of a Pool of Liquidators for the purpose of winding up of Licensed Banks and Licensed Finance Companies,

August 24, 2026 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to make unauthorized forex transfers a criminal offence

Follows ongoing investigation into a fraud where 74 billion rupees was transferred overseas across 10,151 transactions

August 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka launches first Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code report

Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code annual report highlights progress in access to finance and women-led enterprise growth

August 12, 2026 4 min read

Fitch affirms Sri Lanka Insurance Corp General's CCC+; withdraws rating

Reflects SLIC General's 'Favourable' company profile and adequate capital position offset by its high investment and ass

August 7, 2026 2 min read

Fitch affirms Sri Lanka Insurance Corp Life's 'CCC+' IFS; withdraws rating

The affirmation reflects SLIC Life's 'Favourable' company profile and adequate capital position

August 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka regulator bans TM App for prohibited pyramid scheme

TM App has engaged, conducted and promoted a prohibited scheme.

August 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka central bank to promote digital payments in Jaffna

Part of the nationwide campaign to raise awareness

August 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's People's Bank 'AA-(lka)' affirmed by Fitch Ratings

Potential downside risks to economic conditions may weigh on PB's business generation and earnings, similar to peers.

August 3, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka regulator to begin Nation Lanka depositor compensation via People’s Bank

The payments will be made through over-the-counter cash payments, crediting to existing People’s Bank accounts

July 30, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's People's Insurance IFS rating affirmed at 'A(lka)' by Fitch

July 30, 2026 3 min read

US 10-pct tariff will boost Sri Lanka exporter competitiveness: Finance Ministry

Revision enhances the competitiveness of Sri Lankan exports in the US market

July 24, 2026 2 min read
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