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Part II · Directions, Rules and Requirements on Finance Companies

19. Carrying on business by finance companies

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

A finance company shall at all times carry on its business in such manner so as to safeguard the interests of its depositors and shall take all such measures as are reasonably necessary to repay or pay on the due dates as the case may be, the deposits or interest thereon to its depositors.

Part III

Examinations and Supervisory Actions on Finance Companies

Part IV

Financial Statements and Audit of Finance Companies

Part V

Regulatory and Resolution Actions on Finance Companies

Part VI

Insurance of Deposits

Part VII

Action Against Persons Carrying on Finance Business or Accepting Deposits Without Authority

Part VIII

Offences and Penalties

Part IX

General