Sri Lanka
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.
Sri Lankan governor on poverty and inequality
Aijith Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, said that poverty and equality "are often the root causes of political, economic and social upheaval, tension and revolution."
Sri Lanka's monetary policy review
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's tight monetary policy has been vindicated as inflation decelerated to 13%, although rises in administrative prices meant there was a risk this could be reversed.
Inflation spike expected in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has warned of higher inflation in July, indicating that the important Colombo Consumer Price Index is set to spike again.
Tight monetary policy in Sri Lanka pays off
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced on 25 June that rates will remained unchanged at 10.5%. The central bank also published its regular review of monetary policy on 25 June, noting that improvements in the external and monetary sectors of the economy…
Why worry about inflation? - Sri Lankan deputy gov
In this speech W.A. Wijewardena, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, explains why "inflation is undoubtedly the public enemy number one."
New challenges for central bankers
In this speech, Ajith Nivard Cabraal, governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, says central bankers need to look beyond a single price index in the objectives to ensure economic and price stability.
Sri Lanka's new governor takes on inflation
Nick Carver spoke with the Ajith Nivard Cabral, governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2006
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Annual Report 2006, Sri Lanka continued on an economic expansion path in 2006 demonstrating its sustained resilience recording a 7.4 per cent growth rate.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka redesigns website
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced Friday 30 March the launch of its redesigned website. The primary objective of re-designing the website was to present comprehensive information relating to all key functions of the CBSL, with the re-designed site…
SL's Cabraal on financial & economic developments
In the speech 'Overview of financial and economic developments in Sri Lanka' given on 5 March Ajith Nivard Cabraal of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said developments in the foreign exchange market are immense.