‘We Will Not Return to the Grey List’: CBSL Governor Issues Strong Assurance

Report Summary

Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe assured Sri Lanka that the country will avoid returning to the Financial Action Task Force grey list during its critical mutual evaluation. He highlighted recent legislative reforms, including the Anti-Corruption Act and CLIMAC, designed to strengthen the nation's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. The government aims to successfully navigate the assessment and prevent a third grey listing.