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• What is Central Bank of Sri Lanka?
  It is a statutory body that is established under the Monetary Law Act initially enacted by Act No. 58 of 1949.  It is the monetary authority, which has powers and functions and responsibilities necessary for the purpose of establishment, administration and regulation of the monetary system of Sri Lanka.  The two core objectives of the Central Bank, as stipulated in the Monetary Law Act, are: achieving of the economic and price stability and the financial system stability of the country through effective monetary policy and prudential supervision and regulation of banking institutions.
• Why do we need a Central Bank?
  The maintenance of the stability of the general price level and the financial system is a pre-requisite for sustainable long-term economic growth of any country.  To achieve these goals, an autonomous institution with powers to implement monetary policy and introduce prudential regulation of banks is needed.
• Who owns the Central Bank?
  The Central Bank is owned by the Government of Sri Lanka, but it enjoys autonomy with respect to its budget (need not be approved by Parliament) and policy (can take appropriate monetary policy without consulting the Government). 
• How does a Central Bank differ from Commercial Banks?
  The Central Bank being the monetary authority is at the apex of the financial system functioning as a banker to commercial banks.   It provides reserves to the system.  Commercial banks are banking institutions with power to maintain current accounts and providing all commercial banking services to their customers.
• What is the Monetary Board? 
  The Monetary Board is the highest policy making body in the Central Bank responsible for the management, operations and administration of the Central Bank.
• Why has the Monetary Board been incorporated, instead of the Central Bank?
  The John Exter Report on which the Central Bank has been established indicates that the Monetary Board should be incorporative, since in legal theory, it is better to incorporate a body of persons rather than an institution.  It also governs perpetual succession.
• Who are on the Monetary Board and how are they appointed?
  Initially when the Monetary Board was first incorporated in 1950, it consisted of only 3 members namely;

  the Governor of the Central Bank who shall be the chairman of the Board; the person holding office for the time being as Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance; and A  third Member appointed by the President

  on 18th December 2002, the Monetary Law Amendment Act No. 32 of 2002, came into operation and consequent to an amendment to Section 8 (c), the composition increased to five members to make it more representative.  They are:

  the Governor of the Central Bank who shall be the chairman of the Board; the person holding office for the time being as Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance; and three members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance with the concurrence of the Constitutional Council.

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• Why is the maintenance of financial system stability an objective of the Central Bank?
  A stable financial system is necessary, on the one hand, for the effective  transmission of monetary policy and the smooth operation of the payments system.  Financial instability, on the other hand, is expensive in terms of output losses and fiscal costs and will erode public confidence in the financial system.
• How does the Central Bank maintain financial system stability?
  The Central Bank discharges its responsibility by establishing the required legal framework, regulating and supervising key financial markets, overseeing the payments and settlements system, acting as lender of last resort and by the surveillance of the entire financial system.

Government Debt Securities

• What are the available debt securities issued by the government of Sri Lanka for foreign investors?
  Two types of debt securities issued by the Government of Sri Lanka are available for foreign investors namely;
  

  Sri Lanka Development Bonds >> Local Treasury Bonds >>

• Who are entitled to invest in the bonds called Nation Building Bonds >> issued by the Government of Sri Lanka and what are the major characteristics of such bonds?
  If you  are a Sri Lankan

  Who has taken up foreign country citizenship With  a permanent residence overseas Working overseas or has set up business overseas With dual citizenship Professional living in Sri Lanka or overseas who is earning income in foreign currency

• What are the marketable debt instruments issued by the Government of Sri Lanka for local investors?
  Treasury bills >> and  Treasury bonds>> are the marketable debt instruments available for local investors.
  
• How can local and foreign investors obtain the market details on debt securities issued by the government of Sri Lanka?
  Market details can be obtained from newspapers and this website.

• How do I purchase publications released by the CBSL?
  Central Bank publications can be purchased from
  1. Leading bookshops in the country.
  2. Regional Offices in Matale, Anuradhapura and Matara

Overseas customers should make payment in dollars by a cheque/ draft payable in New York and sent to The Director, Communications Department, P O Box 590, Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka.
Sales Information >>

• How do I subscribe to Satahana/News Survey/ Monthly Bulletin?
  Readers can subscribe to these publications ( For one year or half a year )  by paying the subscription payment by cheque / money order/ draft in favour of Director Communications, Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
  Subcribtions >>
• How do I renew my Satahana/News Survey/Bulletin subscription ?
  The subscriber can renew his/her subscription at the end of the term by paying the due amount for the desired period.
• Where can I find a listing of all CBSL publications ?
  The list of Central Bank’s publications is published in this website. The same is printed on the back cover page of the Monthly Bulletin.
  Price List >>
• Does the CBSL give presentations to senior school students and teacher groups ?
  Yes. Under its educational programmes, the Communication Department arranges for Lectures/workshops/seminars. If you wish to have such a presentation in your school, you can make a written request to the Director, Communications. Subject to the availability of resource person(s), the Communications Department will oblige your request.
• Opening hours of the Currency Museum?
  The Currency Museum is open to the public from 8.30 a.m to 3.30 p.m. on week days except for public and bank holidays.
• Public Awareness Programmes
  The Central Bank, under its public awareness campaigns, takes part in educational and trade exhibitions organised by various ministries. The Currency Museum, EPF inquiries, exhibits on development projects conducted by the Regional Development Department of the Central Bank and a publication sales outlet are the main attractions at the CBSL stall.
   
  The Communications Department also produces video documentaries to educate students on functions and responsibilities of the Central Bank and the public on various development activities and services rendered by the Bank.