The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes, which poses risks to the financial system stability and protection of the general public from such schemes. These initiatives include conducting investigations under Section 83C(3) of the Banking Act to determine whether individuals or entities have contravened or are likely to contravene the provisions of Section 83C(1) of the Banking Act.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka held its flagship research event, the 13th International Research Conference, on 13 December 2024 at the John Exter International Conference Hall of the Central Bank. The Conference aimed at stimulating innovative theoretical and empirical research on various contemporary macroeconomic policy issues. It provided researchers from diverse backgrounds a platform to discuss their views, findings, and experiences from varied perspectives. This year’s Conference marked a significant milestone as it was held for the first time since 2019, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis faced by the country.