COLOMBO, Oct 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's financial system remains stable despite heightened global risks, while banking sector credit grew 23.6 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 11.4 per cent a year earlier amid strong private sector demand, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said on Monday, reported Xinhua.
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Sri Lanka's financial system remains stable despite global risks, with rising credit growth and potential vulnerabilities noted.
- Sri Lanka's financial system is stable amid global risks, according to the central bank.
- Banking sector credit grew 23.6% year-on-year in Q2 2026.
- Rapid credit growth, especially in household lending, poses systemic risks.
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