Sri Lanka
Launching of Bloomberg e-bond trading system
With the support of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Primary Dealer community, Wednesday 7 June, Bloomberg officially launched its e-bond trading system in Sri Lanka.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Monetary Policy Review
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Monetary Policy Review for May 2006, both exports and imports expanded further in March 2006 with imports growing at a faster rate mainly due to the increase in the petroleum imports.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Annual Report 2005, Sri Lanka's economy demonstrated its resilience once again in 2005 by growing at a rate of 6 per cent, exceeding expectations in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami disaster of 2004.
Overhaul enhances Sri Lanka's standing in world
According to this article published on Tuesday 28 March, prominent among Sri Lanka's economic and financial reforms in the last two decades was the creation of a modern sophisticated payments infrastructure.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Annual Report 2004, Sri Lanka's economy registered an annual growth of 5.4 per cent in the real Gross Domestic Product in 2004.
Sri Lanka's economy overcomes tsunami setback
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its report on Recent Economic Developments - Highlights of 2005 and Prospects for 2006. The Report highlights the performance of the economy in 2005 and prospects for 2006.
Sri Lanka's Mendis on central bank governance
In a speech given on 29 January (published 11 Feb) Sunil Mendis of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said the strategic plan of a central bank should be formulated in such a way that it strategically links its goals, objectives and action plans to the…
Sri Lanka's cb says aid will cover tsunami cost
Reconstruction work and foreign aid will more than offset the economic losses Sri Lanka suffered following the December tsunamis disaster, the central bank said.
BIS Red Book on payment systems in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced on Tuesday that the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published the Red Book, 'Payment Systems in Sri Lanka' prepared jointly by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Committee on Payment and…
Sri Lanka's Mendis on post-disaster rebuilding
In the speech 'Creating a challenging and stimulating work environment' given on 1 January, Sunil Mendis of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said that with the magnitude of the disaster, there is no question that our nation needs to be rebuilt. Hence, as…
Mendis on a common currency in the SAARC region
In the speech 'Is it time for a common currency in the SAARC region?' given on 20 August, Sunil Mendis of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said as conservative central banks, our involvement in the forex markets is limited to strategic investments and…
Sri Lanka's Mendis on financial IT
In the speech 'A brief look at financial information technology' given on 8 September Sunil Mendis of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said that in a market driven financial system, for information to be effective, there should be two vital ingredients,…
Sri Lanka's fin min denies signing banknotes
Sri Lanka's central bank has been forced to hold back huge quantities of new banknotes because Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama publicly denied signing them, an official said on Thursday 29 July.
Sunil Mendis appointed governor in Sri Lanka
Sunil Mendis has been appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for a six-year term. He replaces A.S.Jayawardena whose term of office finished on Wednesday 30 June.
New deputy governor appointed in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, with the agreement of the Minister of Finance, has appointed Dr Ranee Jayamaha as its Deputy Governor. The appointment is effective from 19th April, 2004.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2003
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2003. In 2003, Sri Lanka's economy recorded a real GDP growth of 5.9 per cent. This growth indicated the progress made by Sri Lanka to improve economic growth and…
Sri Lanka cb implements RTGS and SSS system
With the implementation of the integrated RTGS/SSS system, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has marked another milestone in the country's payment reforms.
Sri Lanka's settlement systems implemented
LogicaCMG has announced that it has successfully implemented the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System and the Scripless Securities Settlement (SSS) System for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
Sri Lanka to introduce secure cheque clearance
Sri Lanka is to introduce a secure cheque clearance system before the end of this year to speed up banking services. A government spokesman, reported by the Sri Lanka Daily News, said the system would be an essential of the government's project to…
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…
Sri Lanka cb wants anti-money laundering law soon
The governor of Sri Lanka's central bank A.S. Jayawardena told a seminar Thursday that the country should implement anti-money laundering laws as soon as possible to prevent Sri Lanka from being blacklisted by the international community, the Daily News…
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.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka signs RTGS deal
Logica announced Wednesday that it has signed a deal worth US$9 million to implement the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System and the Scripless Securities Settlement (SSS) System for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).