The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying out the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further six months.

The extension takes effect from 4.30 p.m. on 5 July 2026 and has been made under the Regulations issued in terms of the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and the Local Treasury Bills Ordinance.

CBSL said the suspension has been extended to enable the continuation of investigations being conducted by the Central Bank into the affairs of PTL.

Perpetual Treasuries has remained under suspension since 2017 following the Central Bank Treasury bond investigations, with the suspension being extended periodically while regulatory and legal proceedings continue.