Sri Lanka
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 reacts as inflation hits record high
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has lowered its reserve money targets in a bid to curb rampant inflation which soared to an all-time high in the year to April.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2007
Sri Lanka's economy grew by 6.8% in 2007, spurred by a buoyant manufacturing sector.
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 Cabraal on emerging-market growth
Recent trends show that the world economy is no longer overwhelmingly reliant on the advanced economies, noted Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in a speech at a recent conference in Karachi.
Sri Lanka's Jayamaha calls for better governance
Now is the time to change Sri Lanka's approach to governance, risk management and compliance, said Ranee Jayamaha, a deputy governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan inflation set to fall - Cabraal
Inflation in the Sri Lankan economy is set to moderate in the second half of this year, Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the central bank said.
Sri Lanka's Jayamaha notes IT's impact
The rapid advancement in information and communication technology has had a profound impact on the Sri Lankan banking industry and the wider financial sector over the last two decades, said Ranee Jayamaha, a deputy governor at the central bank.
Sri Lanka holds rates at 10.5%
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's rate-setting board voted to keep rates at 10.5% for the 11th month in a row on Thursday.
Public debt management: the Sri Lankan experience
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published details of its role in managing the public debt, which it has undertaken since its inception in 1950.
Role of regulator is changing - Sri Lankan deputy
Ranee Jayamaha, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has said that regulators should take a more principles-based and risk focused approach towards rule making.
Sri Lankan deputy on John Exter's legacy
W. A. Wijewardena, the deputy governor of the central bank of Sri Lanka, spoke on Monday about the how the ideas of the central bank's founder, John Exter, remained relevant today.