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Exchange of International Sovereign Bonds under the Local Bonds Option for Eight (8) New LKR Treasury Bonds pursuant to the External Debt Restructuring (EDR)

The Invitation Memorandum for the exchange of International Sovereign Bonds of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka dated 25 November 2024 (the "Invitation Memorandum") was published by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development with subsequent announcement of the final results of the consent solicitation for the exchange on 16 December 2024 (terms used herein but otherwise not defined have the meanings given to such terms in the Invitation Memorandum).

Relief Measures to Assist the Affected Small and Medium Enterprises

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a Circular to Licensed Banks on 19.12.2024, highlighting relief measures to be provided to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) affected due to the Easter Sunday attack, COVID-19 pandemic, and the extraordinary macroeconomic conditions that prevailed during the recent past, as agreed by the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (Guarantee) Ltd. (SLBA) during the meetings of the Working Committee on Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, No. 26 of 2024.

Provincial Gross Domestic Product (PGDP) - 2023

Western Province held onto its dominant economic position despite a slight decline in share..

Western province accounted for the largest share (43.7 per cent) of Sri Lanka's nominal GDP in 2023, although this indicated a marginal decline in its contribution compared to the previous year. The dominant role of the Western province was particularly evident across the Industry and Services sectors. Meanwhile, North Western (10.9 per cent) and Central provinces (10.3 per cent) remained the closest contenders, securing the second and third positions, respectively.

Progress on Combating Prohibited Schemes under Section 83(C) of the Banking Act No 30 of 1988, as amended

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes, which poses risks to the financial system stability and protection of the general public from such schemes. These initiatives include conducting investigations under Section 83C(3) of the Banking Act to determine whether individuals or entities have contravened or are likely to contravene the provisions of Section 83C(1) of the Banking Act.

SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – November 2024

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in November 2024.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 53.3 in November 2024. This indicates an expansion in manufacturing activities on a month-on-month basis, with positive contributions from all the sub-indices.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka holds its 13th International Research Conference

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka held its flagship research event, the 13th International Research Conference, on 13 December 2024 at the John Exter International Conference Hall of the Central Bank. The Conference aimed at stimulating innovative theoretical and empirical research on various contemporary macroeconomic policy issues. It provided researchers from diverse backgrounds a platform to discuss their views, findings, and experiences from varied perspectives. This year’s Conference marked a significant milestone as it was held for the first time since 2019, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis faced by the country.

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23.12.2024 Open Market Operations - 23 December 2024
20.12.2024 Exchange of International Sovereign Bonds under the Local Bonds Option for Eight (8) New LKR Treasury Bonds pursuant to the External Debt Restructuring (EDR)
20.12.2024 Relief Measures to Assist the Affected Small and Medium Enterprises
20.12.2024 Open Market Operations - 20 December 2024
20.12.2024 Provincial Gross Domestic Product (PGDP) - 2023
19.12.2024 Progress on Combating Prohibited Schemes under Section 83(C) of the Banking Act No 30 of 1988, as amended

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19.12.2024 Rs. 120,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on 24th December 2024
19.12.2024 Tender for Supply & Fabrication of Partitions at the Head Office Building of Central Bank of Sri Lanka
18.12.2024 Unauthorized Deposit Taking - Sinhalage Mahesh Premathilaka
13.12.2024 Rs. 185,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on 18th December 2024
12.12.2024 Reminder to submit your Unique Identification Numbers to Licensed Banks and Licensed Finance Companies
09.12.2024 Issue of Rs. 132,500 million Treasury Bonds

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