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People’s Bank, the trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial services landscape, has once again clinched
The bank was honoured with the titles of Best Domestic Bank in Sri Lanka and Best Bank for Diversity and Inclusion, reinforcing its commitment to excellence and its remarkable strides in promoting a diverse and inclusive banking environment.
The Asiamoney Awards, presented by Asia Money Magazine, is a hallmark of distinction within the banking and capital markets arena. Renowned for its rigorous and comprehensive research methodology, the awards recognise exceptional achievements and advancements made by banks across the region in their core banking activities.
People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse expressed his elation at the bank’s double triumph, stating, “We are thrilled to receive these distinguished accolades from Asiamoney Magazine. These awards not only acknowledge our unwavering dedication to delivering superior banking services within Sri Lanka but also underscore our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We believe that a diverse workforce and an inclusive corporate culture are vital for driving innovation and sustainable growth.” Commenting on the bank’s latest accolade People’s Bank CEO/GM Clive Fonseka stated that the bank managed to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face of unprecedented macroeconomic challenges, due to the right strategic direction it adopted and also the unstinted commitment of the entire team.
“It is indeed satisfying to note that all the hard work put in by our team has been duly recognised by such a prestigious institution like Asia Money,” he concluded.
People’s Bank refutes false allegations on NPL write-offs, suspects malicious intent
People’s Bank yesterday said false information pertaining to the bank’s non-performing loan (NPL) write-offs is yet again being circulated on certain social media.
“Periodical resurgence of this false allegation strongly suggests that this news could be part of a malicious campaign designed to tarnish the image of People’s Bank,” the bank said in a brief statement.
“In order to prevent the public from being misled by the aforementioned efforts, the bank’s management wishes to strongly reiterate that none of the loans mentioned in the said false message has been written off,” it added.