Sri Lanka is accelerating its debt restructuring efforts and expects to finalize crucial agreements this month. The IMF is conducting its first review of a USD 3 bln loan to the nation. The Sri Lankan government aims to pass a bill to amend tax laws, facilitating a domestic bond swap by mid-September. Officials also plan to finalize how to restructure foreign debt. Passing the IMF review could lead to a disbursement of about USD 330 mln by November.