Sri Lanka’s positive economic growth, seen in early 2024, is likely to continue, supported by low inflation and a stable exchange rate, according to Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe. In the first quarter of 2024, the country’s economy expanded by 5.3 percent, as estimated by the state statistics office. Speaking at an international forum organized
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the national long-term rating of Habib Bank Limited – Sri Lanka Branch (HBLSL) to ‘AA-(lka)’, up from ‘A(lka)’. The outlook for the rating is stable. This upgrade follows the improved credit profile of HBLSL’s head office, Habib Bank Limited (HBL) in Pakistan, due to the recent upgrade of Pakistan’s sovereign rating.
To facilitate a deeper understanding of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tax reforms, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently organized a discussion forum. This event brought together experts from various sectors to delve into the reforms and their implications on the Sri Lankan economy. Following the IMF’s comprehensive report