Sri Lankan governor says system is sound despite lender failing

Central bank governor also says there is no chance of sovereign default as budget is suspended

W D Lakshman
Central Bank of Sri Lanka governor WD Lakshman
CBSL

Sri Lanka’s central bank governor has threatened to prosecute those spreading what he called “false” information about the country’s financial system, after a bank failed.  

In mid-May, the central bank also issued a statement saying the country’s sovereign debt was safe and that there was no chance of a default.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) governor, WD Lakshman, issued an official statement on June 7 saying the banking system was sound. Lakshman said un-named individuals had been

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.