CMA Australia completes 20 years in Sri Lanka

CMA (Australia) completes 20 years since the qualification was first introduced to Sri Lankan professionals in 1998. 

Amãna Bank’s Kattankudy branch relocated

Amãna Bank recently relocated its Kattankudy b ranch to a more spacious location to accommodate an ever increasing customer base as well as to provide greater reach, convenience and an enhanced banking experience to 

Ceylinco Insurance placed on top by key business ranking indices

Ceylinco Insurance PLC was chosen as Sri Lanka’s best insurer by not only one but several key business ranking  indices recently. 

Nations Mobile Banking rewards new users with Samsung Galaxy Note 8

New users who download the Nations Trust Bank’s Nations Mobile Banking App, who register online and perform at least one transaction using the app are automatically entered into a draw to win a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

Epic Technology commences 20th year of tech dominance in SL

Epic Technology Group, Sri Lanka’s premier and regional award winning technology leader synonymous for innovative FinTech solutions, commenced its 20th year of operations at a simple ceremony held at the company headquarters in Battaramulla on January 2nd, 2018.

eZ Cash enables smart and convenient QR functionality

Sri Lanka’s first and largest mobile money and payment service, eZ Cash, announced the launch of the Quick Response (QR) code feature on its cutting edge eZ Cash app, enabling ‘Scan to Pay’ and ‘Scan to Transfer’ services via smartphone for the first time in Sri Lanka.

BOC introduces B-App for maximum banking convenience

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) presents its mobile banking solution to resolve day-to-day banking needs with a touch of a button and help out to give more space in life for loved ones.

Ceylinco Life policyholders in winning start to 2018

Five policyholder families from Anamaduwa, Wellawatte, Wennappuwa, Thambuththegama and Piliyandala won an all-expenses-paid holiday in Rome at the 11th edition of Ceylinco Life’s ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion, while another 10 families were selected for a tour of China, a further 25 families to visit Singapore, and 725 families for a day at the Leisure World theme park.

People’s Bank obtains world’s highest accreditation for IT security

In a landmark achievement, People’s Bank with prestige, has become the first and only state bank to obtain ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification the world’s highest accreditation for information protection and security, from the international Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for the bank’s entire Information Technology System. The certification is awarded in recognition of the bank’s stringent information security managem

AIA Health Protector, providing best health protection in SL

No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people would need medical care at some point, and if that time comes, its best to be well prepared.

RDB partners International Executive Service Corps to encourage young entrepreneurs

International Executive Service Corps which operates on USAID funds work very closely with the young entrepreneurs while assisting them to improve their entrepreneurial abilities and provide training to the loan officers of the financial institutions which provide finance to such young entrepreneurs.

FairFirst Insurance partners NCE as strategic insurance partner

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), which is the only private sector Chamber which exclusively serves Sri Lankan exporters offers a range of services particularly to member exporters of export oriented enterprises, as well as the exporter community in general.

NDB Home Loan approval in just three days

Building, renovating or buying one’s dream home or  land is overwhelming especially when it comes to the current market rate.

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka to hold 23rd Convocation tomorrow

The 23rd Convocation of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) is to take place tomorrow, January 26th 2018, from 3:00p.m. onwards at BMICH.

Softlogic Life rewards loyal customer Rs.1 mn to shop at Odel

Bringing joy for Softlogic Life customers who made simple choices to colour their 2017, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing life insurer Softlogic Life successfully concluded a unique customer promotion recently.

Commercial Bank signs new Collective Agreements with Ceylon Bank Employees Union

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC recently signed two three-year Collective Agreements with the Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union (CBEU) in furtherance of the bank’s commitment to uphold the principle of effective recognition of employee organisations and their right to collective bargaining.

HNB relocates Nawam Mawatha Customer Centre to spacious new location

In a strategic move to strive for excellence and deliver significant value in commercial and retail banking activity, Sri Lanka’s premiere private sector commercial bank, HNB PLC, officially opened its newly relocated Nawam Mawatha Customer Centre at No.10, Sri Uttarananda Mawatha (R.A. De Mel Mawatha), Colombo 03.

Imtiaz Iqbal joins Amana Bank as Operations Vice President

Imtiaz Iqbal, a well versed and experienced banker, has joined Amana Bank as its Operations Vice President.

Japan’s SBI Group opens liaison office in Colombo

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group in a bid to strengthen its presence in the Asian region opened a liaison office, Strategic Business Innovator Pvt. Ltd, in Colombo yesterday.

NDB Cash Management to provide quality services

NDB has always been a well-placed trusted adviser who understands and assists the financial challenges of its customers.

Sampath Bank lends up to Rs.2 mn to retired government servants

Continuing to lend its support to government retirees, Sampath Bank scaled up the benefits being offered to them under the Sampath Samachara Government Pensioners Loan scheme.  The bank has raised the upper limit on this unique loan designed specifically for government retirees to Rs.2 million. 

Seylan Bank unveils exciting gifts under ‘Tikiri New School Term Promotion’

Seylan Bank’s ‘Tikiri New School Term Promotion’ which has fueled enthusiasm andeagerness among children every year with its attractive offerings is coming forward for the 4thconsecutive year.  This year’s promotion includes a wide range of exciting gifts to further enrich the requirements of students who are expected to start their new academic year in 2018. 

India sends tax notices to cryptocurrency investors as trading hits US $ 3.5bn

REUTERS: India has sent tax notices to tens of thousands of people dealing in cryptocurrency after a nationwide survey showed more than US $ 3.5 billion worth of transactions have been conducted over a 17-month period, the income tax department said.

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Ceylinco Life opens latest green branch in Chilaw

Ceylinco Life has commenced the new year on a green note, declaring open a new purpose-built eco-friendly building for its branch in Chilaw.

Goldman Sachs reports 4Q loss on big charge for US tax reform

AFP: Goldman Sachs reported a rare quarterly loss yesterday due to a one-time charge associated with US tax reform.

Cargills Bank pioneers use of cognitive security in Sri Lanka

IBM announced Cargills Bank Ltd, a licensed commercial bank based in Sri Lanka, has deployed IBM’s cognitive cyber security solutions to enhance its existing defensive capabilities, enable improved monitoring and implement stronger preventive protocols to guard against sophisticated threat incidents.

Multi Finance gears up for 2018 with new director board

With a proud heritage of over 40 years of being in business, Multi Finance PLC (MFPLC) has been a source of strength to businesses and entrepreneurs in the urban, rural and SME markets, playing a pivotal role in contributing to the growth of the Sri Lankan economy.

Experienced banker Aaron Russell-Davison joins Amãna Bank board

Aaron Russell-Davison, a veteran banker with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed to the board of directors of Amana Bank in the capacity of an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Union Assurance relaunches health cover with host of additions

Union Assurance always focuses on its efforts to revolutionize the Sri Lankan insurance industry by continuously introducing innovative and creative solutions and integrating it to its product portfolio.