Anusha Ondaatjie
-
Sri Lanka Inks Final Pacts To Recast $10 Billion Of Debt
Sri Lankan officials in Paris on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to restructure $5.8 billion of debt.
- Thursday June 27, 2024
- Author: Ronojoy Mazumdar, Anusha Ondaatjie
-
Sri Lanka’s Inflation Cools In February On Stronger Currency
Sri Lanka’s inflation eased for the first time in five months in February on the back of a stronger currency and slower gains in food prices.
- Thursday February 29, 2024
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie
-
Sri Lanka Said To Offer New Restructuring Plan To Bondholders
Government representatives may travel to London soon to meet Sri Lanka’s commercial creditors, one of the people familiar with the matter.
- Wednesday February 21, 2024
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie, Asantha Sirimanne
-
Sri Lanka Said To Offer New Restructuring Plan To Bondholders
Government representatives may travel to London soon to meet Sri Lanka’s commercial creditors, one of the people familiar with the matter.
- Wednesday February 21, 2024
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie, Asantha Sirimanne
-
Sri Lanka To Use Budget To Meet Some IMF Pledges As Polls Near
Sri Lanka is likely to raise taxes and curb spending in its annual budget to meet the International Monetary Fund’s conditions and maintain a $3 billion bailout, but elections next year might see the government delay some reforms.
- Monday November 13, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie, Ruchi Bhatia
-
Sri Lanka To Use Budget To Meet Some IMF Pledges As Polls Near
Sri Lanka is likely to raise taxes and curb spending in its annual budget to meet the International Monetary Fund’s conditions and maintain a $3 billion bailout, but elections next year might see the government delay some reforms.
- Monday November 13, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie, Ruchi Bhatia
-
Sri Lanka Official Creditors Set To Make Restructuring Proposal
Sri Lanka’s official creditors will submit a debt restructuring proposal “very soon,” according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
- Friday October 20, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie, William Horobin
-
Sri Lanka Official Creditors Set To Make Restructuring Proposal
Sri Lanka’s official creditors will submit a debt restructuring proposal “very soon,” according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
- Friday October 20, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie, William Horobin
-
Sri Lanka Bondholders’ Proposal Sees Government Pushback
The proposal included a 20% haircut and new macro-linked bonds which would adjust payout depending on macroeconomic outcomes.
- Friday October 20, 2023
- Author: Ronojoy Mazumdar, Anusha Ondaatjie
-
Sri Lanka Nears IMF Deal On Funding While Debt Talks Proceed
Sri Lanka is likely to clinch an agreement in the next several days that would help it tap more funds from the International Monetary Fund even though it’s still trying to firm up negotiations with creditors on debt restructuring.
- Thursday October 12, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie, Eric Martin
-
Sri Lanka Cuts Policy Rate To Revive Growth As Inflation Cools
Sri Lanka cut its benchmark rate for a third time this year to help revive economic growth and rein in real borrowing costs.
- Thursday October 5, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie
-
IMF Seeks More Talks With Sri Lanka On Review Of Bailout Program
The International Monetary Fund said discussions are continuing with Sri Lanka on whether it’s meeting targets under a $3 billion bailout program, a necessary step before further funds can flow to the nation.
- Thursday September 28, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie
-
IMF Seeks More Talks With Sri Lanka On Review Of Bailout Program
The International Monetary Fund said discussions are continuing with Sri Lanka on whether it’s meeting targets under a $3 billion bailout program, a necessary step before further funds can flow to the nation.
- Thursday September 28, 2023
- Author: Anusha Ondaatjie
-
Sri Lanka Creditors Said To Seek Debt Restructuring Deal Without China
Some members on the committee of Sri Lanka’s official creditors are pushing to reach a deal to restructure the nation’s debt without the participation of China, according to people familiar with the matter, a move with potential implications for how richer nations handle financial stress in the developing world.
- Wednesday September 27, 2023
- Author: Erica Yokoyama, Anusha Ondaatjie, Shawn Donnan
-
Sri Lanka Creditors Said To Seek Debt Restructuring Deal Without China
Some members on the committee of Sri Lanka’s official creditors are pushing to reach a deal to restructure the nation’s debt without the participation of China, according to people familiar with the matter, a move with potential implications for how richer nations handle financial stress in the developing world.
- Wednesday September 27, 2023
- Author: Erica Yokoyama, Anusha Ondaatjie, Shawn Donnan