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inland revenue amendment bill takes centre stage in parliament tuesday

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The expansion of PayPal in Sri Lanka facilitates cross-border digital payments, directly benefiting freelancers and MSMEs by reducing transaction friction. Local banks partnering with PayPal may see increased transaction volumes and fee income. The digital economy target signals long-term growth in e-commerce and digital services, but near-term commercial impact is moderate as adoption and infrastructure build-out take time.

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  • PayPal services expansion announced in Sri Lanka on October 16.
  • Supported by Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, and Sampath Bank PLC.
  • Government targets US$15 billion digital economy by 2030, contributing 20% to GDP.
  • MSMEs contribute approximately 52% of Sri Lanka's GDP.
  • Aims to enhance cross-border payment access for consumers, freelancers, and businesses.
Sector verdictEM_BANKINGFlatmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 2/5

Partner banks experience flat growth in non-interest income from PayPal over the mid-term, with limited revenue uplift.

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