NCC treasury management seminar on April 5

The National Chamber of Commerce (NCC), in association with JB Financial, will hold a seminar on ‘Insight Into 

AIA tops Million Dollar Round Table from Sri Lanka

AIA boasts the most number of qualifiers for this year’s Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) from Sri Lanka. With a total of 63 qualifiers, comprising 48 wealth planners and 15 bancassurance executives, these highflyers are testament that AIA has the best agency and bancassurance expertise in the country. 

Fitch affirms and withdraws HSBC SL at ‘AAA’(lka) over commercial reasons

Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed and simultaneously withdrawn the rating of HSBC Sri Lanka branch’s (HSBCSL) national long-term rating at ‘AAA(lka)’ with a stable outlook due to commercial reasons.

NTB invites Amex customers to enjoy this Avurudu with ‘the Card for all seasons’

Reaffirming its status as the ‘Card for all seasons,’ Nations Trust Bank (NTB) American Express (Amex) has announced its latest campaign, this time for ‘Avurudu’, which aims to offer cardmembers the best experiences through a host of exclusive offers relating to travel, clothing, dining, supermarkets, car care, home care, jewellery, Duty Free shopping and entertainment.

Union Assurance introduces Union Single Premium Advantage investment plan

Union Assurance, a company that is constantly reinventing the face of life insurance in Sri Lanka, has brought the benefits of investment to countless policyholders through its revolutionary Union Single Premium Advantage investment plan.  

Sampath credit cards offer bigger and better discounts this season

As the Avurudu festivities get underway, SampathCards reiterates its commitment to offer its customers with valuable promotions during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. By partnering with over 100 merchants islandwide, SampathCards will be offering magnificent discounts of up to 45 percent to all Sampath MasterCard, Visa and American Express Everyday credit cardholders from the March 14 until April 13. 

Global Finance names ComBank ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ for 17th time

One of the world’s leading financial magazines has rated Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC the Best Bank in Sri Lanka, reaffirming the Bank’s status as the leader in its field for an emphatic 17th year. Global

Discounts galore for BOC credit and debit cards this Aurudu season

BOC customers can now enjoy shopping with great discounts that are offered exclusively for the Bank of Ceylon

Amãna Bank wins another IFN accolade

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s award winning licensed commercial bank operating on the non-interest based Islamic 

Sampath e-Remittance ‘Cash Wasi 3’ concludes on high note

Reiterating its commitment towards being an integral form of support behind the welfare of the expatriate workforce,

Standard Chartered makes Avurudu extra special this year

Standard Chartered is delighted to bring to its credit cardholders an array of offers partnering with select 

Capital Alliance awarded ‘Best Fixed Income Trading House for 2016’

Capital Alliance, Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank was recently crowned as the ‘Best Fixed Income Trading House For 2016’ at The International Finance Magazine (IFM) Awards. This prestigious award follows CAL’s commitment to uplift the standards in the Sri Lankan finance sector. The team work and innovation displayed by the company has been acknowledged by industry giants both locally and internationally, f

MasterCard and IBM partner to make big data work for smaller businesses

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and MasterCard (NYSE: MA) announced their partnership to offer smaller merchants real-time, analytics-based market insights on revenue, market share, customer demographics and competitors in a particular location and across multiple locations. 

AIA inspires students to study insurance

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka is the only Campus in the country to offer a Degree in Insurance and Valuation.  

Sampath joins LankaPay to strengthen ATM network

Pioneering in innovation and convenience, Sampath Bank once again strengthens its position in the banking industry by joining the LankaPay Common ATM switch (CAS) operated by LankaClear Pvt Ltd. which is Sri Lanka’s largest ATM network. 

Orient Finance records impressive performance for 9 months ended Dec 2015

Orient Finance recorded a commendable profit before tax of Rs. 113 million for the three months ended 31st December, 2015 when compared with the profit before tax of Rs. 6.4 million in the corresponding period of last year.

Amana Takaful launches first ever Shari’ah compliant retirement plan

Amana Takaful Life (ATL Life) recently launched another innovative life insurance product by introducing the first ever Shari’ah compliant retirement plan – “DeergaYou” . 

National Savings Bank celebrates 44 years of saving legacy

National Savings Bank recently completed the 44th year of its mission of saving. While assuring access to financial services for a greater majority of the people of this country and empowering them financially

NTB opens digitalized ‘Inner Circle’ branch at Kandy City Centre

Continuing its pursuit of enhancing customer convenience by embracing latest technology, Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has opened its second digitalized branch at the Kandy City Centre, thereby re-affirming

Nation Lanka Finance’s Rs.502 mn rights issue oversubscribed

Nation Lanka Finance’s rights issue worth Rs.502 million closed recently and was successfully oversubscribed, with applications exceeding the initial share allocation of 502, 326, 522 ordinary shares

Asian Banker ranks HNB ‘The Best Retail Bank’ for 8th time

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) was once again recognized as ‘The Best Retail Bank’, in Sri Lanka at the ‘

HSBC focuses on tradition and family re-unions as core theme this New Year

As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaches, HSBC prepares to celebrate this auspicious season with customers, by offering a plethora of savings across many categories and facilitating family re-unions

HNBA launches Liya Harasara fourth edition

HNB Assurance PLC., recently announced the launch of Liya Harasara from 8th March to 8th April to coincide with International Women’s Day that was commemorated on the 8th of March.  This is the fourth consecutive year that the company is conducting this program whereby women could avail themselves of a free year’s life cover of up to Rs. 1 million. 

Sampath Bank joins LankaPay Common Electronic Fund Transfer Switch

In keeping with the commitment of offering utmost convenience and benefits to customers, Sampath Bank joined the LankaPay Common Electronic Fund Transfer Switch (CEFTS) operated by LankaClear Pvt Ltd, which is a secure, instant and automated medium for electronic fund transfers. 

Siyapatha Finance profits up 48% in year 2015

Siyapatha Finance PLC has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 559.15 million for the year ended 31 December 2015. 

HNB Gami Pubuduwa to develop bamboo industry

Hatton National Bank (HNB) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) entered into a Memorandum of Understating at the HNB Towers recently to assist the bamboo industry in Sri Lanka. 

ComBank introduces ‘e’ passbook on mobile phone

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has broken new ground in technology-enabled convenience by becoming the first bank in Sri Lanka to offer customers an e-Passbook that provides access to details of savings, current, NRFC and RFC accounts on Android and iOS powered mobile devices.  

HNB Grameen introduces leasing

HNB Grameen, which pioneered microfinance in Sri Lanka, has augmented its product portfolio with the introduction of leasing facilities.

BOC cards offer 50% discount at Malu-Malu, Kithala, Aliya Resorts

Everybody needs a getaway to move away from the everyday hustle of day-to-day life. Now one can enjoy 

ComBank opens Agriculture and Micro Finance Unit in Neluwa

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has opened its 14th Agriculture and Micro Finance Unit (AMFU) in Neluwa in the Galle District to facilitate the bank’s efforts to support micro, small and medium entrepreneurs in the area including commercial-scale agriculture entrepreneurs.