Banks not directed to forcibly convert Forex balances in customers’ accounts: Cabraal

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said rumours spread by some elements that Sri Lankan banks have been ordered by the Central Bank to forcibly convert balances in their customers' Forex accounts are totally false.

"Rumours spread by some malicious elements that Sri Lankan banks have been ordered by CBSL to forcibly convert balances in their customers' Forex accounts are totally false," he tweeted.