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Sri Lanka limits ownership of banks

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Friday limited the ownership of banks by any single investor to 15 per cent to prevent individuals or groups from making hostile takeover bids. Those who own more than 15 per cent will have five years to reduce their holdings to 15 per cent.

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