Governor Archives

June 28, 2023

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has welcomed the assurance by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe that financial sector stability will be maintained, and the clarifications provided by the Governor on the relevant process in this regard. In a statement, the SLBA noted that […]

June 8, 2023

Insurance Association of Sri Lanka 8th June 2023, Colombo. Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe Governor – Central Bank of Sri Lanka was invited to share his thoughts on the economy and its impact on the Insurance Industry at the Executive Committee of Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) at JAIC Hilton on 7 […]

March 31, 2023

On 20th March 2023, the IMF Board approved Sri Lanka’s IMF program, unlocking up to $7bn in funding from the IMF and other IFIs. The IMF program provides a clear roadmap in terms of policy implementation and will stabilize the economy of Sri Lanka and allow the country to regain its growth […]

July 1, 2022

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that His Excellency President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has re-appointed Dr P. Nandalal Weerasinghe as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for a further term of six years, with effect from 4th July 2022.

April 11, 2022

As the newly incumbent Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), I am delighted that Mr. Sanjeeva Jayawardena, President’s Counsel and Dr. (Mrs.) Ranee Jayamaha, appointed members of the Monetary Board, have acceded to continue to serve on the Monetary Board, as they have always acted very independently, impartially, […]

April 11, 2022

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe assumes duties as the 17th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Dr. Weerasinghe is a career central banker, with extensive experience in Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy. Dr. Weerasinghe was promoted as Deputy Governor on 27 September, 2011 while he was serving as an […]

Banks welcome CBSL Governor’s assurances on anticipated Govt. announcement on DDR or DDO

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe Governor CBSL addresses the Executive Committee of Insurance Association of Sri Lanka

Statement by Governor and Secretary to the Treasury after the virtual Investor Presentation held on 30.03.2023

Present CBSL Governor Re-appointed

Message by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe takes office as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka