Economics

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Economics

Sri Lanka Treasury Bills Show Stable Yields in Key Auction

Sri Lanka Treasury Bills recorded steady investor demand last week as the government raised Rs45.84 billion across multiple maturities. Market rates remained broadly.

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Sri Lanka Debt Relief Measures Deliver Strong Support

Sri Lanka debt relief measures have been strengthened under a fresh Central Bank directive aimed at supporting borrowers affected by recent flooding. The.

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Sri Lanka Central Bank Relief Measures Boost Confidence

Sri Lanka Central Bank relief measures have been introduced to support individuals and businesses struggling after the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The.

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Sri Lanka IMF Program Faces Critical New Turn

The Sri Lanka IMF program is set to expand as the country prepares for an eighteenth engagement with the lender amid rising fiscal.

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Sri Lanka Interest Rates See Strong Upturn

Sri Lanka interest rates have moved higher in recent months as rising credit demand pushes banks to compete aggressively for deposits. Despite earlier.

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Sri Lanka FX Swaps Warning Raises Urgent Concerns

The Sri Lanka FX swaps warning from the Committee on Public Finance has intensified debate over the central bank’s reserve management practices. Lawmakers.

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Sri Lanka Power Policy Loan Supports Energy Reform

Sri Lanka’s power policy loan received a major boost with the signing of a US$100 million agreement with the Asian Development Bank. The.

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SLBA pledges support for Sri Lanka economic revival

The Sri Lanka economic revival received a significant boost as the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) pledged full support to help individuals and.

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Transformative ADB Support for Sri Lanka Power Reforms

ADB support for Sri Lanka is expanding as the country advances reforms in its electricity sector. With a newly approved policy loan and.

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Hemas Holdings Leadership Changes Strengthen Governance

Hemas Holdings leadership changes signal a strategic shift as veteran CEO Husein Esufally retires, making way for Ajith Fernando as Chairman and Murtaza.

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