Colombo, October 2025 —Sri Lanka has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the release of a US$347 million tranche, marking a crucial milestone in the island’s macroeconomic stabilization journey under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This marks the fifth review since the program began in 2023, bringing total disbursements to […]
Colombo, September 2025 —In a landmark move reshaping Sri Lanka’s financial sector, HSBC announced the sale of its retail banking business to Nations Trust Bank (NTB). The deal, expected to complete in early 2026, will transfer HSBC’s personal banking portfolio — including deposits, loans, and credit cards — to NTB, one of the country’s fastest-growing […]
Colombo, October 2025 —The Adani Group has formally withdrawn from its proposed US$440 million wind power project in Mannar and Pooneryn, citing regulatory uncertainties and environmental concerns. The exit, confirmed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), halts what would have been one of the largest renewable energy investments in Sri Lanka’s history. The Adani project, […]
