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Updated on May 31st, 2017:
(R) Sri Lanka Financial Sector Modernization Project
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is “to contribute to increasing financial market efficiency and use of financial services among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals”.The project will achieve the PDO through modernizing financial market infrastructure, upgrading the legal and regulatory framework for the financial system, and strengthening the institutional capacity of financial sector regulators (Central Bank of Sri Lanka, [CBSL]; Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, [SEC]; and Insurance Board of Sri Lanka, [IBSL]). On account of its comprehen sive approach to creating an enabling environment for robust financial development, the project is also expected to advance financial inclusion through (a) increased financial efficiency and competition and (b) the greater reach and financial connectivity of MSMEs and individuals that the new and more inclusive financial market infrastructure shall enable. Approval completed on 5 April 2017. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P159303. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Democrat ic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Insurance Board of Sri Lanka; Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka; Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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Updated on February 13th, 2017:
(R) Sri Lanka Financial Sector Modernization Project
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is “to contribute to increasing financial market efficiency and use of financial services among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals”. The project will achieve the PDO through modernizing financial market infrastructure, upgrading the legal and regulatory framework for the financial system, and strengthening the institutional capacity of financial sector regulators (Central Bank of Sri Lanka, [CBSL]; Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, [SEC]; and Insurance Board of Sri Lanka, [IBSL]). Negotiations authorized on 29 December 2016. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P159303. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Insurance Board of Sri Lanka; Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka; Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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Updated on November 7th, 2016:
(R) Sri Lanka Financial Sector Modernization Project
The proposed project development objective is 'to strengthen institutional capacity of key financial sector regulators and market infrastructure to contribute to enhancing financial market stability and depth. This will be achieved by assisting the Central Bankof Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Securities Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Insurance Board of Sri Lanka (IBSL) to (a) improve the delivery of their main functions efficiently in accordance with relevant international standards (b)adopt effective regulatory and institutional framework and infrastructure and (b) strengthen their institutional capacity in carrying out their operations. Concept completed on 4 October 2016. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P159303. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Insurance Board of Sri Lanka; Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka; Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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The development objective of the project is to strengthen institutional capacity and market infrastructure to enhance financial market stability and depth. This will be achieved by assisting the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Securities Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and possibly also the Insurance Board of Sri Lanka (IBSL) to (a) improve the delivery of their main functions efficiently in accordance with relevant international standards (b)adopt effective regulatory and institutional framework and infrastructure and (b) strengthen their institutional capacity in carrying out their operations. Identification completed on 16 March 2016. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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