Sri Lanka’s financial sector comes under the purview of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Liberal policies and a lucrative business environment have made the island nation an attractive location for several global banking firms to set up operations, complementing a strong local network of investment and commercial banks.
Sri Lanka has developed a reputation of building infrastructural facilities and a talent pool that are a cut above the rest of the region, thus making the country attractive to investments in financial research, garments and telecommunications among others.

Why Sri Lanka?

• Sri Lanka’s standards in the area of banking and finance are on par with the world’s best in terms of services and expertise and professionals in the field.
• The financial sector is one of the most liberalized and developed in the region, yet another feature that puts the country alongside developed nations.
• Investments in the country’s financial sector are further supported by liberal policies and attractive facilities and concessions (such as tax holidays and repatriations on both capital and income) provided through the Board of Investment in Sri Lanka.
• There are several foreign banks, headquartered in various developed nations, operating in the country offering investment and commercial banking services which is a testament to Sri Lanka’s attractiveness to long-term investors.
• Strong infrastructure based on stable telecommunication facilities, high quality standards and a professional and experienced work force provide a firm foundation for investments in the sector.