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Priyantha Jayasuriya
Priyantha Jayasuriya Financial Analyst

Lead Financial Analyst & Banking Specialist

MBA (Finance) - University of Colombo
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Published: 2026-08-20·Updated: 2026-08-25
Consumer Protection
6 min read

How to Spot Illegal Loan Apps in Sri Lanka: CBSL & DALA Safety Guide (2026)

Over the past two years, unverified mobile loan APKs have caused severe distress for Sri Lankan consumers by demanding intrusive contact-list access. Here is your definitive checklist to verify legal lenders.

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Priyantha Jayasuriya2026-08-20
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Consumer Protection
6 min read

What Actually Happens If You Cannot Repay an Online Loan in Sri Lanka?

Struggling to repay a digital micro-loan? Learn the exact progression of events following a default, your legal rights, and how to request a rate restructuring.

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Priyantha Jayasuriya2026-08-20
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Financial Literacy
7 min read

Understanding Interest Rates: Daily Fees vs Annual APR in Sri Lankan Lending

Why do most Sri Lankan loan apps quote 1.5% - 2.2% per day instead of an annual rate? Here is how to convert daily fees into transparent APR equivalents.

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Priyantha Jayasuriya2026-08-15
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