CBSL extends suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited

05 Jul, 2019

The suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer has been extended.

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, acting in terms of the Regulations made under the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and the Local Treasury Bills Ordinance, has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a period of six months with effect from 4.30 p.m. on 05th July 2019, in order to continue the investigations being conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Central Bank said.

Perpetual Treasuries Limited is being investigated over the Central Bank treasury bond scam.

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