Notable
The payments will be made through over-the-counter cash payments, crediting to existing People’s Bank accounts
Sampath Bank wins Sumathi Award for digital commercial in its second consecutive year
Googly Pay is now available on Android devices for Sampath Mastercard and Visa Credit and Debit Cardholders.
Follows extensive, unsuccessful resolution efforts initiated last July
CitiSL's focus on top tier corporates and multinational clients has helped shield it from asset-quality
"We expect SCBSL to focus on the corporate and institutional banking segment,
Investigation focused on the bank's outstanding loan balances exceeding Rs. 5 million as of September 30
NDBIB had done several financings for Maldives based firms including IPOs
Net credit to government rose by Rs194.7bn in December.
Customers can use the Bank’s Green Loans and Green Leases to finance the purchase and installation of solar panels
Development comprises 6 high-rise towers with a shopping complex, cinema, clubhouse, indoor golf, art gallery,
Targeting SMEs and with support for women-led businesses
Comprises a 50 million dollar senior unsecured loan and a 20 million dollar Global Trade Finance Program line
Prime lending rate down in the second week of January
| 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 | - | - |
Net interest margins (NIMs) are likely to decline only marginally across APAC, resulting in a manageable drag
Net credit to government from banks fell by Rs103bn to Rs6,262bn in November 2025
Prime lending rates back to pre-rate cut levels
Imposed on LOLC Finance, Fintrex Finance, Rank Entertainment (Casino Marina), PABC, Bullion Exchange, NDB, Mobitel
In 2025 the rupee has depreciated amid current account surpluses and deficits
.
Acquisitions of HDFC and SMIB by BOC and PB, respectively, would result in HDFC and SMIB benefitting from new owners
NTB expects acquisition of HSBC's retail banking business will be catalyst for the next growth phase
Growth in fee income
Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20). Your California Privacy Rights. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices.
Gain clarity on the biggest stories of the day with our daily newsletter, Morning Briefing
© 2023 Echelon Media (PVT) Ltd. All Rights Reserved
2 min read