Skip to content
Contents

Part IX · Supervision and Resolution of Financial Institutions

62. Resolution authority of the Central Bank

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

(1)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other written law, the Central Bank shall be the authority responsible for the resolution of financial institutions:

Provided however, where the resolution involves public funds, such resolution decisions shall be taken in consultation with the Minister subject to the applicable laws.

(2)

The Central Bank may enter into agreements with foreign supervisors and resolution authorities for the exchange of information and cooperation in resolution planning and in the implementation of resolution measures.

(3)

The Central Bank shall carry out resolution planning and implement resolution measures on financial institutions in accordance with the provisions of this Act and other applicable laws.

Part X

Macroprudential Authority

Part XI

Financial System Oversight Committee

Part XII

Information Exchange with Financial Sector Authorities

Part XIII

Statistics and Information

Part XIV

Relationship with the Parliament, the Government and the Public

Part XV

Credit Operations

Part XVI

Financial Provisions

Part XVII

Internal and External Audits

Part XVIII

General Provisions

Part XIX

Repeals and Savings