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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank imposes new caps on vehicle loan ratios

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank imposes new caps on vehicle loan ratios

In a decisive move to strengthen macroprudential policy and mitigate systemic financial risks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), acting as the Macroprudential Authority, has issued new Directions to licensed financial institutions to impose maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for vehicle-related credit facilities. MORE..

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At least 3 dead after explosion at LA County Sheriff’s Department training facility

At least 3 dead after explosion at LA County Sheriff’s Department training facility

Motorcycle used in Dehiwala shooting found abandoned

The motorcycle suspected to have been used in the Dehiwala shooting incident this morning (18) has been found abandoned on the roadside in front of a temple on the Piliyandala alternative road. MORE..

Bangladesh Bank honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016 cyber heist

Bangladesh’s central bank (Bangladesh Bank) hosted a special award ceremony to formally recognise officials from Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) for their role in preventing a US$20 million fraudulent transaction during the infamous 2016 Bangladesh Bank reserve heist incident. MORE..

EU warns of ‘grant scam’ targeting young Sri Lankan entrepreneurs

The European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives has issued an alert warning of a scam by an individual impersonating an official from the European Union (EU), claiming to provide grants or funds, in particular to young entrepreneurs. MORE..

Air India cockpit recording suggests captain cut fuel to engines before crash, source says

A cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots of the Air India flight that crashed last month supports the view that the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane’s engines, said a source briefed on U.S. officials’ early assessment of evidence. MORE..

Rajitha’s anticipatory bail application rejected

An anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking his release on anticipatory bail before he is arrested by the Bribery Commission, was on Friday rejected by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

Tea traders call for legal action against low-quality production practices

A meeting was held yesterday (17) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and officials from institutions related to the tea industry. MORE..

Sri Lanka to hold virtual talks with US Trade Representative on tariff reduction

The Ministry of Finance has initiated ongoing discussions aimed at reducing the trade tariffs proposed to be imposed by the United States on exports from Sri Lanka. MORE..

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One injured in shooting near Dehiwala railway station

A shooting incident has been reported near the Dehiwala Railway Station, a short while ago, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena further remanded

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been further remanded until August 01 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

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