The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released the key findings of the latest edition of the Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) conducted for the first half (H1) of 2026 capturing market participants’ perceptions of the financial system. This survey was conducted between 19 December 2025 and 16 January 2026, in the immediate aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone.

This release summarises financial market participants’ overall confidence in the financial system, the sources of perceived risks and the likelihood of such risks. The results of the publication are based on the perception of respondents and should not be interpreted as 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 updated sampling frame of the survey comprises the executives responsible for risk management of licensed banks, licensed finance companies, a specialised leasing company, insurance companies, unit-trust managing companies, margin providers & underwriters, stock brokerage firms, licensed microfinance companies, rating agencies, financial infrastructure providers and mobile money service providers.