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Sri Lanka’s Wijewardena on integrity in microfinance
Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s W.A. Wijewardena covers credibility and reputational risk in the microfinance industry
Sri Lanka's Jayamaha moves into politics
Ranee Jayamaha has stood down as a deputy governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka after 37 years of service with the institution.
Sri Lanka softens forex restrictions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Tuesday said it would relax foreign-exchange restrictions on banks after pressure on the rupee abated.
Indian cut smaller than expected
The Reserve Bank of India cut interest rates by a quarter point on Tuesday, less than many observers had been predicting.
Sri Lanka names four new deputies
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka will promote four assistant governors to the rank of deputy in the coming months.
Sri Lanka keeps on cutting
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka slashed its policy rate by 175 basis points to 14.75% on Wednesday in an effort to encourage lending and revive economic activity.
Sri Lanka lowers rates as inflation falls
Sri Lanka's policymaking Monetary Board cut rates at its regular monthly meeting this week as figures showed inflation had moved into a rapid decline.
Sri Lankan CB takes over private bank
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has taken over Seylan Bank, the second largest commercial bank in the country.
Sri Lanka's Cabraal on limiting terrorist funding
We need to be a step ahead and work together to counter the financing of terrorist activities, said Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's Cabraal: improve services
Sri Lanka needs to focus more on the services sector, said Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's Wijewardena on turbulent times
In uncertain economic environments, it is even more important that central bankers function consistently and firmly, without fear or favour, notes W.A. Wijewardena, a deputy governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's Cabraal: invest reserves regionally
South Asian central banks should consider investing their foreign-exchange reserves within the region, said Ajith Cabraal, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka holds despite record-high inflation
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka left rates unchanged at 10.5% for the fourth-straight month on Friday to support growth in spite of rampant inflation.
We'll miss price target: Sri Lanka's Weerasinghe
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's chief economist acknowledged on Wednesday that inflation would exceed its target range this year.
Sri Lanka waives ban on foreign accounts
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka will allow foreigners to open accounts with the country's commercial banks in a bid to close the domestic savings gap and foster growth.
Central banks key to South Asian payment systems
Central banks must spark the development of South Asian payment systems, said Ranee Jayamaha, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's sovereign rating lowered
Sri Lanka's sovereign rating was lowered by Fitch Ratings one notch to B-plus on 3 April, because of rising inflation, a worsening trade balance and a rising fiscal deficit.
Payment system risk the priority
The need to mitigate the risk involved in using outmoded payments infrastructure has to be given priority, said Ranee Jayamaha, a deputy governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka rebuts IMF report
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has countered claims, made in an International Monetary Fund report, that poor decision-making has contributed to high inflation in the country.
Sri Lanka's new governor takes on inflation
Nick Carver spoke with the Ajith Nivard Cabral, governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Interview: Ajith Nivard Cabraal
In an exclusive interview, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka discusses recent developments in monetary policy and the possible introduction of inflation targeting
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2002
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2002. Notable progress was made on all fronts during 2002, the Annual Report says. The cessation of hostilities and the ongoing peace process brought not only a sense of…
Former governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka dies
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced with deep regret, the passing away of Dr Warnasena Rasaputram, a former Governor (1979-1988), a career Central Bank Officer and finally a distinguished diplomat who served Sri Lanka, 25 June.
Sri Lanka finalising scripless settlement system
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is in the process of finalising the details of a scripless securities settlement system to be implemented next September, a central bank official said Tuesday.