Vehicle, gold loans swell to a quarter of bank, finance company credit: CBSL
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned about risks arising from the growth of vehicle and gold-backed lending, as well as financial institutions’ substantial exposure to the government. The reports describe these issues as emerging alongside the country’s financial recovery.
Vehicle and gold-secured loans account for nearly a quarter of credit extended by banks and finance companies, according to the reports. Daily FT and EconomyNext attribute the increase to the reopening of vehicle imports and elevated gold prices.
EconomyNext reports that the CBSL cautioned that lenders could be exposed if the value of vehicles or gold pledged as collateral falls. Daily Mirror also highlighted the potential contribution of these loan types to household indebtedness.
The reports provide no further details on specific policy measures or a timetable for action.
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