Regulatory Alerts2026-05-29 | Circular No. 2 of 2026Revision of the Cut-off Time for Standing Deposit Facility
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued Circular No. 02 of 2026 to revise the cut-off time for the Standing Deposit Facility to 1600 hrs, effective from 01 June 2026. This change aligns with RTGS System Circular No. 1 of 2026, while the cut-off time for the Standing Lending Facility remains unchanged at 1530 hrs. The circular amends Clause No. 31 of the Consolidated Operating Instructions and requires all participating institutions to comply with the new deadline.
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Circular No. 02 of 2026
29 May 2026
To: All Participating Institutions
Revision of the Cut-off Time for Standing Deposit Facility
You are hereby informed that, in terms of the RTGS System Circular No. 1 of 2026 issued by the Director, Payments and Settlements Department of Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 29 May 2026, cut-off time applicable for the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) has been revised to 1600 hrs. with effect from 01 June 2026, while the cut-off time applicable for the Standing Lending Facility (SLF) remains unchanged at 1530 hrs.
Accordingly, this Circular hereby amends the Clause No. 31 of the Circular No. 01 of 2021 on Consolidated Operating Instructions issued by the Market Operations Department.
All participants are therefore requested to comply with the revised cut-off time for SDF.
(Signature)
Dr. R A Anil Perera Director/Market Operations
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