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Central Bank Outlines Financial Sector Performance in 2025

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Macrofinancial Conditions Domestic macrofinancial conditions strengthened further in 2025, supporting continued credit expansion, although external vulnerabilities remained a concern. Credit growth accelerated markedly, with…
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Boardroom Shake-up at National Carrier: Chairman and Directors Step Down

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COLOMBO — In a dramatic development following earlier reports by NewsLine, multiple directors of the troubled national carrier are understood to have tendered their resignations…
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Central Bank Outlines Financial Sector Performance in 2025

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Macrofinancial Conditions Domestic macrofinancial conditions strengthened further in 2025, supporting continued credit expansion, although external vulnerabilities remained a concern. Credit growth accelerated markedly, with total credit…
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