Central Bank of Sri Lanka releases key findings of Systemic Risk Survey

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released key findings of the Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) conducted for the second half of 2025.

This release summarises financial market participants’ overall confidence in the financial system, sources of perceived risks and likelihood of such risks. The results of the publication are based on the perception of the respondents and do not reflect the views of the CBSL.

The SRS quantifies and tracks, market participants’ views on risks to and their confidence in the Sri Lankan financial system.

The sampling frame of the survey comprises the risk officers of the licensed banks, licensed finance companies, a specialised leasing company, insurance companies, unit-trust managing companies, margin providers and underwriters, stock brokerage firms, licensed microfinance companies and rating agencies.

The findings of the survey will serve as a source of reference, particularly for those who are engaged in financial sector risk management. 

The semi-annual publications presenting the key findings of the 2025 SRSs are available on the CBSL website and can be accessed at  https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/publications/other-publications/systemic-risk-survey/