2021-03-18 | Directions No. 4 of 2021The Central Bank of Sri Lanka directs licensed commercial banks and the National Savings Bank to suspend purchases of Sri Lanka International Sovereign Bonds. The suspension takes effect on 23 March 2021 and remains in force until 9 April 2021. This measure aims to alleviate exchange rate pressure and mitigate potential foreign exchange outflows that could impact banks' risk management.