Sri Lanka’s Dwindling Reserves Raise Alarm Over $7 Billion IMF Target
Sri Lanka is confronting a growing challenge in meeting its US$7 billion foreign reserve target for 2025, as stipulated under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility program
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Central Bank Independence Vital for Stability and Recovery – Governor Weerasinghe
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Banks Warn of Phishing Scams as Lending Sentiment Rises amid Recovery
Sri Lankan banks have raised fresh red flags over the growing threat of phishing scams targeting online banking users,
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Commercial Bank Becomes First Sri Lankan Bank to Cross USD 1 Billion
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first Sri Lankan bank to achieve a market capitalisation of over USD 1 billion,
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Public warned over fake banking websites
Local banks have urged customers to remain vigilant as scammers circulate fraudulent links via emails and text messages,
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Central Bank Repays $1.1bn to RBI, IMF as Reserves Remain Stagnant
Sri Lanka’s central bank has repaid over US$1.1 billion in reserve-related debt in the year to March 2025,
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People’s Bank records an all-time-high Profit before Tax in 1H 2025
People’s Bank yesterday said it reported an all-time-high Profit before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 28 billion in the first half of 2025.
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National Audit (Amendment) Bill to give Auditor General more powers
The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said the National Audit (Amendment) Bill scheduled to be debated in Parliament received the approval of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance,
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Sri Lanka’s MetroCorp raises stake in NDB
Sri Lanka’s MetroCorp, which has interests in office automation, renewable energy, leisure and infrastructure, has raised its stake in National Development Bank to 4.7 percent,
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CBSL says deflation to end in 3Q 2025
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Friday said it projected Sri Lanka’s economy to grow 4.5% in 2025,
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