Sri Lanka
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).
Sri Lankan central bank bomber gets 200 years jail
SRI LANKA - The leader of the Tamil Tiger rebels Velupillai Prabhakaran has been sentenced to 200-years imprisonment today (Thursday) along with three other "LTTE cadres" by the Colombo High Court in connection with the attack on the Central Bank of Sri…
Sri Lanka c bank predicts sharp drop in inflation
SRI LANKA - The Central Bank (CB) has forecast a sharp drop in the annual average inflation by the end of 2002 with the foreseeable continuation of the present ceasefire in the North.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2001
ANNUAL REPORT - The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2001.
South Asian bankers to discuss clearing issues
SRI LANKA - Amid fears of war between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, while Sri Lanka struggles for peace, South Asian central bank officials meet this week to improve processes that would boost trade in the region.
S Asian central bankers to stay clear of tension
SRI LANKA - Amid fears of war between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, while Sri Lanka struggles for peace, South Asian central bank officials meet this week to improve processes that would boost trade in the region.
Sri Lanka c bank hands cheque clearing to local Co
SRI LANKA - The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has delegated the bank's operation of clearing cheques to local company Lanka Clear Ltd., reports the Daily News, quoting the central bank governor.
Sri Lanka central bank to cut staff by one-third
SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka's central bank said on Thursday it was shedding one-third of its staff under a restructuring scheme funded by the World Bank.
Sri Lanka c bank relaxes For Ex curbs
SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka's Central Bank announced 20 August the relaxation of several restrictions on foreign exchange transactions through commercial banks imposed in January, the official Daily News reported on 21 August.
S.Lanka central bank allows import prepayment
SRI LANKA - The Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 20 August lifted restrictions on the prepayment of import bills introduced earlier this year to stabilise the foreign exchange market.
Sri Lanka c bank to slowly lift forex restrictions
SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka's central bank said 30 July it will gradually lift several restrictions on the foreign exchange market that were imposed when the rupee was floated in January.
Y V Reddy: International Financial Standards
SPEECH - Public lecture by Dr Y V Reddy, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, at the Centre for Banking Studies of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 28 June.
Sri Lanka modernises central bank with support
SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka will boost the effectiveness of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with support from a US$30.3 million credit just announced by the World Bank. The Central Bank Strengthening Project provides resources and technical assistance to…