COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public about pyramid schemes, which are illegal under Sri Lankan law.
These schemes offer easy money or online profit through trading goods or virtual currencies.
The bank has identified several companies operating pyramid schemes and notified the…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Monetary Board has reduced the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) on all rupee deposit liabilities of Licensed Commercial Banks by 200 basis points.
The reduction will take effect from the reserve maintenance period, starting on August 16th.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Sri Lanka's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the FIUs of East Timor and Laos during the 2023 annual plenary of the Asia Pacific Group (APG) on money laundering in Canada.
The agreements aim to enhance…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — The Sri Lankan government declared a five-day bank holiday from June 29 to July 3, aiming to provide time for the domestic debt restructuring process.
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe assured local depositors of deposit safety and assured that interest rates would not be affected.
The five-day…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today, June 20 in comparison to yesterday, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
The buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped from Rs. 297.53 to Rs. 297.28, while the selling rate has reduced from Rs.…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka. (News Cutter) - According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) has decreased in value against the US dollar (USD) today in comparison to the previous week.
In like manner, the present purchasing pace of USD is Rs 290.06 while the selling rate is Rs. 303.73.
On…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter)- A special notice regarding the payment of compensation under the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance and Liquidity Support Scheme has been issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to the Depositors of Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC (SFSP).
The CBSL informed eligible depositors and relevant legal beneficiaries of eligible depositors…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) -The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today, June 08 in comparison to yesterday, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
The buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 285.56 to Rs. 285.69, while the selling rate has increased from Rs. 298.43…
- Microfinance Crisis Hits Women-Headed Families. - Survivors Advocate for Change in Microfinance Sector. - Strategies for Recovery and Relief include Implementing Stronger Regulations
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – The rise of women-headed families entangled in microfinance debt has become a pressing issue in Sri Lanka. Many of these families, unaware of the conditions…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Foreign labour remittances have risen to $568 million in March, according to a report by the Economic Research Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
However, the report also stated that export earnings, including those from the apparel sector, have fallen, while import expenses have increased…