Who we are
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SLECIC is the Export Credit Agency of the Government of Sri Lanka. SLECIC has been extending support for Sri Lankan businesses to grow and prosper through exports since 1979 by providing an array of export credit solutions to exporters and guarantees to banks and financial institutes on behalf of exporters. SLECIC services minimize the credit risks of exporters and assist to expand exports by enhancing exporters’ access to working capital. SLECIC's sophisticated export credit solutions paves the way to Sri Lankan exporters to compete in volatile international markets and to penetrate the untouched markets.

     
 
  More than 70 per cent of Sri Lankan exporters are Small and Medium Exporters. We have developed a number of schemes, to facilitate their export operations addressing their particular needs. For an example, we work closely with the Trade Chambers, Export Promotional Institutions and Banks etc. With our services, exporters can concentrate on developing business leads while we provide export credit insurance and risk management support.      
 
  To be the catalyst in promotion and development of international Trade      
 
  We are in the business of providing protection, support and information for exporters, banks, other financial institutions and importers. We strive to exceed customer expectations by offering quality-personalized services.      
   
 
To issue Insurance Policies to exporters of goods and services against non receipt or delayed receipt of payments resulting from commercial and non-commercial risks
To issue guarantees to banks and other financial institutions to facilitate the granting of pre-shipment and post-shipment finance
To issue guarantees to persons or institutions abroad in connection with goods and services to any recognised authority or institution for Sri Lanka or for the due performance of any services to be rendered to such persons or institutions within or outside Sri Lanka
To provide financial assistance to exporters for the promotion and development of export of goods and services from Sri Lanka
To provide guarantees to exporters against losses that may be sustained in undertaking market surveys, publicity and any other promotional measures in foreign countries
To re-finance and provide refinancing facilities to banks and other financial institutions in respect of credit facilities granted by such banks and institutions for the promotion of exports
To undertake market studies abroad for promotion of exports from Sri Lanka and to conduct seminars and courses on various aspects of export promotion and to collect and disseminate information relating to marketing possibilities and procedures
To act as agent of the Government, or with the approval of the Government on its own account, to provide insurance and guarantees, undertake such responsibilities and discharge such functions as are considered by the Government as necessary in the national interest
To help exporters, to diversify an expand exports, find new markets and sell their goods abroad on competitive terms of payment
To discharge such other functions as the Corporation may consider as necessary for the achievement of any of its objects
 

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