CB extends suspension on banks from buying sovereign bonds

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CB extends suspension on banks from buying sovereign bonds

The Central Bank has extended the suspension on banks from purchasing Sri Lanka-issued international sovereign bonds (SLISBS) till April 23 in a bid to ward off the pressure on the rupee.

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Daily Mirror

2021-04-16

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