COLOMBO – A delegation from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Cell of India’s Department of Revenue visited Sri Lanka from November 12–14, 2025, to lead the second phase of capacity-building and training programs for officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and other key regulatory bodies.
The visiting team comprised experts from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the FATF Cell, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), underscoring a broad-based effort to strengthen regulatory cooperation between the two countries.
The program focused on enhancing cross-border collaboration in financial sector supervision, regulatory coordination, and addressing emerging risks within the financial system. Participants included officials from the CBSL, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, the Insurance Regulatory Commission, and representatives from local financial institutions.
Training sessions covered a wide range of thematic areas, including regulatory oversight, supervisory methodologies, sector-specific compliance approaches, and case-based discussions. The format enabled Sri Lankan participants to work closely with Indian experts and gain practical insights into improving compliance mechanisms and institutional resilience.
During the visit, the Indian delegation also met with the Governor of the Central Bank and senior CBSL leadership to review ongoing cooperative initiatives and explore new areas of engagement. Discussions touched on regulatory frameworks for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and India’s experience in expanding secure digital payment ecosystems.
The program builds on earlier virtual interactions and the first phase of training conducted in October this year. Both sides agreed to continue the momentum through additional virtual sessions and follow-up visits, with the aim of further strengthening bilateral collaboration, enhancing regulatory preparedness, and aligning with evolving global standards in financial governance.

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