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18. Replacement of section 35 of the principal enactment

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Section 35 of the principal enactment is hereby repealed and the following is substituted therefor:-

35. Every licensed commercial bank shall maintain accounts and records and prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The financial statements of a licensed commercial bank shall represent a true and accurate assessment of the bank’s affairs and reflect its operations and financial condition both on a solo and consolidated basis.”.

“Payment of dividends

“Central

Bank to designate foreign currency to be used in offshore banking business

“Preparation of financial statements by licensed commercial banks