Today’s verified position on the trade, investment and industry reform package Sri Lanka’s ADB-backed trade, investment and industry reform package has advanced well beyond its initial US$100 million plan. As of 8 August 2026, the latest verified picture is a US$200 million policy-based facility—but a publicly documented loan signing or disbursement should not yet be […]
Proposed reforms aim to improve service quality, reduce member difficulties and bring the country’s largest retirement fund in line with modern economic and technological needs Sri Lanka has begun another important step towards modernising the Employees’ Provident Fund system. This article explains what Cabinet has approved, why the 1958 law is being reviewed, the scale […]
What the latest currency and government-securities movements mean for businesses, investors, remitters and Sri Lankans worldwide Sri Lanka’s rupee traded close to Rs. 335.70 against the US dollar on 4 August 2026 while government bond yields remained broadly steady. The market snapshot offers useful signals for businesses, remitters and investors—but spot rates, bank transfer rates […]
