Notable
Construction investment credit is usually one of the big beneficiaries when central banks print money
NPLs in foreign banks and domestic systemically important banks falling
At least half the directors shall be non-executive
"A key outcome aimed for through the MoU is to enable greater access for financing for Sri Lanka’s private sector
HSBC’s Corporate and Institutional Banking business in Sri Lanka is not impacted by this decision
We have financed recently some renewable projects with those kinds of batterie
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.
| 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 |
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