2023-08-10 | Operating Instructions No: 35/01/005/0007/19The Central Bank of Sri Lanka mandates that all licensed commercial banks maintain reserves against Sri Lankan Rupee deposit liabilities at a rate of two percent. This directive, issued by the Monetary Board under the Monetary Law Act, replaces Schedule A of previous operating instructions to standardize reporting. The new reserve maintenance period commences on 16 August 2023, requiring banks to adhere to updated calculation methods for total required reserves.