28 March 2023 03:50 am Views - 300
Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe unveiling a plaque to mark the 35 year milestone of Seylan Bank. Also in picture, Seylan Bank Director/CEO Kapila Ariyaratne (left), and Seylan Bank Chairman W. M. R. S. Dias (right) - Pic by Kithsiri De Mel
Seylan Bank marked its 35 years in the local banking and financial sector, and celebrated outstanding customer service and unwavering dedication to excellence.
Since the opening of its first branch, Seylan Bank has expanded into an island wide network of 171 branches, 216 ATMs, 70 cash deposit machines and 96 cheque deposit kiosks as well as many Digital Banking solutions, serving a growing client base of Small and Medium Enterprises, Retail and Corporate Customers.
In its over three decades of existence, Seylan bank has powered opportunities and possibilities to create a better tomorrow for its customers, employees and the community at large, across the socioeconomic spectrum.
“Within the past decade Seylan Bank’s total assets, deposits and advances have grown by 300 percent, while our revenue has grown four times and our profit after tax has doubled. While entering the 35th year, we have recorded the highest bottom line in the history of the Bank for two consecutive years,” said Seylan Bank Director/CEO Kapila Ariyaratne addressing an event held to celebrate the 35th anniversary. The event was graced by Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
Ariyaratne added that Seylan Bank looks to the future with excitement, energy, strength and hope to build on our excellent foundation and achieve the vision of being amongst Sri Lanka’s leading financial service providers.
Continuously revolutionising the country’s banking sector, Seylan Bankprides itself on differentiating factors of operating with a vision to offer the ultimate banking experience to valued customers through cutting-edge technology, innovative products, and best-in-class services. With a customer first policy instilled deeply within all employees, the close relationship and trust among all customers encompassing empathy and care, continues to play a vital role in the success of the bank.