Single ReportNewsFirst•Oct 12, 2026, 10:34 AMEnglishBusiness

Sri Lanka’s Financial System Holds Firm Amid Global Turmoil, CBSL Warns of Rising Household Debt Risks

By Zulfick Farzan

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Sri Lanka's financial system remained stable in the first half of 2026 despite global turbulence, according to the Central Bank's Financial Stability Review. However, the Central Bank warned of rising household debt, rapid credit expansion, and increased collateral-backed lending as emerging vulnerabilities. The bank raised policy rates and tightened macroprudential measures to curb excessive leverage.

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