COLOMBO – Sri Lankans’ confidence in the stability of the financial system had improved in both the short and medium terms in H2 of 2026, a Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) conducted by the central bank found, despite perceived global macroeconomic risks and heightened concerns over geopolitical tensions.
“Survey respondents perceived global macroeconomic risks as the most prominent source of risk to financial system stability in H2 2026, with their share increasing notably from the previous survey round,” the central bank said, noting, “This largely reflected heightened concerns over geopolitical tensions and potential spillovers from other countries, together with uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook.”
‘Global Macroeconomic Risks’ was the most significant concern, while ‘Risks Related to Financial Infrastructure’ also increased.
Survey respondents perceived a slight increase in the probability of a high-impact negative event affecting financial system stability over the short term in H2 2026, the monetary authority said.
The 2025 H1 survey was conducted between July 17, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
–economynext.com
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