Notable
Central bank credit to government fell 9.2 billion to 1,745 billion rupees
He most recently served as Director and Country Business Head of Citibank
Although the net percentage balance increased, it remained in the negative territory
Involvement in this syndicated loan aligns with Sampath's strategic objectives to enhance investment portfolio
"Excessive taxation, currently at 53% for domestic banks and 65% for foreign banks, is described as a barrier
To invest Rs924mn in 88 million share sale
DFCC gets US$150mn, NDB US$75n
Credit line from United States International Development Finance Corporation
By July window borrowings were also up
Limits on dollar borrowings
Expects bad loans to rise to 10.5 percent by year end
"The exposure of Fitch-rated banks to the sovereign was 39-pct of assets and 471 percent of equity as at end-2020"
Private credit grows by over Rs55bn in April and May
Refinancing risks are elevated
Publish notices informing the general public how essential banking services can be obtained
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Banks have advised consumers to use 24-hour online services for their urgent banking needs
Central Bank Governor W D Lakshman had appointed de Zilwa for a period of three years
Central bank credit to government fell 21.7 billion rupees in March to 1,070 billion rupees
Outstanding loans could be extended for T-bill plus 1
Discussion are progressing with lenders
The card could be used at ATMs, POS machines bus and rail
Sri Lanka residents who have worked abroad, and individuals or firms providing services to foreigners can now open accou...
Sri Lanka will set up a state-run Youth Startup Fund and a Guarantee Fund to help young entrepreneurs get capital, Minis...
Sri Lanka's central bank said it is raising the foreign borrowing limit of licensed finance companies (LFCs) to 20 to pe...
Sri Lanka has extended a ban on commercial banks and the National Savings Bank buying sovereign bonds till April 23.
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