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Sri Lanka Central Bank includes China swap facility in foreign reserves

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What happened

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka incorporated the China swap facility into its foreign currency reserves. Gross official reserves stood at $6.9 billion by the end of September 2026, which includes the swap facility. During October 2026, the Sri Lankan rupee depreciated 6.8% against the US dollar year-to-date.

From ft.lk

Why it matters

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The swap facility is a bilateral currency swap arrangement with China’s central bank. The reserves, which include this facility, provided import coverage of 3.3 months for Sri Lanka. This action occurs amid recent foreign investment outflows from Sri Lanka's government securities and stock market.

From ft.lk

Who's involved

  • Sri LankaThe island country whose central bank incorporated the swap facility.
  • ChinaThe nation whose central bank partners with Sri Lanka in the swap facility.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLCSpeculative

    Rupee depreciation could increase foreign currency risk and operational costs for Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC.

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