Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reviews AML/CFT evaluation preparations

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials at the Presidential Secretariat on 4 August 2026 to assess Sri Lanka’s readiness for its third Mutual Evaluation on Anti‑Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). He urged strong coordination between public and private sector institutions, noting that successful completion is vital for the country’s credibility in the international financial system.

The evaluation, conducted by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering, will examine technical compliance with the 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force and the effectiveness of their implementation across 11 Immediate Outcomes. A field assessment is scheduled for later this year. Central Bank officials said preparations began in 2023 and have intensified. The President also inquired about measures to curb online gambling and reviewed the establishment of the Authority for the Management of Proceeds of Crime, which is currently staffing.