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    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Further Tightens the Monetary Policy Stance

    March 05, 2022

    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Further Tightens the Monetary Policy Stance


    Considering the severity of the external shocks and continued disruptions to domestic economic activity, the Monetary Board was of the view that a comprehensive policy package
    containing both traditional and non-traditional measures, along with other initiatives that have an impact on the overall economy, is essential to counter such economic headwinds.

    Accordingly, after carefully considering the current and expected macroeconomic developments both globally and domestically, the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri
    Lanka, at its meeting held on 03 March 2022, decided to reinforce its stance adopted in January 2022, and decided to:

    a) increase the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 100 basis points each, to 6.50 per cent and 7.50 per
    cent, respectively;

    b) revise upwards the caps imposed on interest rates applicable to credit cards to 20 per cent per annum, on pre-arranged temporary overdrafts to 18 per cent per annum, and on
    pawning facilities to 12 per cent per annum. Directions to effect these regulated interest rates will be issued shortly.

    -www.cbsl.gov.lk

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