2019-09-24 | Monetary Law Act Order No. 3 of 2019

Maximum Interest Rates on Sri Lanka Rupee Deposits of Licensed Banks

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka rescinded Monetary Law Act Order No. 01 of 2019 to implement updated maximum interest rates for Sri Lanka Rupee deposits at licensed banks. Issued by the Monetary Board on 24 September 2019, this directive replaces prior rate caps and applies universally to all licensed banking institutions. The Governor's formal endorsement establishes the current regulatory ceiling, ensuring consistent interest rate limits across domestic currency deposit accounts.

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MONETARY BOARD CENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA

24 September 2019 | MONETARY LAW ACT ORDER | No. 03 of 2019

MAXIMUM INTEREST RATES ON SRI LANKA RUPEE DEPOSITS OF LICENSED BANKS

Monetary Law Act Order No. 01 of 2019 dated 26.04.2019 on Maximum Interest Rates on Sri Lanka Rupee Deposits of Licensed Banks is hereby rescinded.

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Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy Chairman of the Monetary Board and Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka