Pan Asia Bank unveils new banking platform

In today’s context, people are constantly looking for fast, convenient and easy means to conduct business in order to save time. In such cases, the Internet has become a platform that many turn to, largely due to its accessibility at any given location, at any given time.

Savings up to 30% for Union Bank debit cardholders this Avurudu

This Avurudu season, Union Bank debit cardholders will have the opportunity to enjoy sizeable savings on their seasonal shopping with a range of discounted offers on clothing, jewellery, homeware and furniture at leading retail  outlets islandwide.     

LB Finance opens doors to Atchuvely

LB Finance, Sri Lanka’s trail-blazer in innovative financial services, recently opened its newest branch at No: 60, Main Street, Atchuvely.

CDB Kotahena branch unveils superior revamped premises

Offering customers state-of-the-art modern finance facilities enabling efficient and professional financial services, CDB recently opened its superior revamped Kotahena branch at No: 30, Sri Ramanathan Road, Colombo 13.

NDB launches Kohetath Kalin Kohatath Kalin Avurudu promo

National Development Bank (NDB) has made this Avurudu season better than ever with the launch of its Kohetath Kalin Kohatah Kalin early Avurudu promotion.  

AIA appoints David Beckham as Global Ambassador

AIA Group Limited, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group, yesterday announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with David Beckham, under which he will become the company’s Global Ambassador. 

Mastercard and Eko-Pay to step up B2B payment digitalization in Asia

Recognizing the growing opportunity and need to help digitize business-to-business (B2B) transactions, Mastercard announced its partnership with Eko-Pay to introduce Eko-B2B, a new best-in-class digital payment solution for businesses in Asia Pacific.

Nations Trust Bank launches new mobile banking app

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has launched an all new Mobile Banking App that is technologically superior and more user friendly, with a very trendy look and feel. 

Global Finance names Combank as ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ for 18th time

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank in 2017 by USA-based Global Finance, giving the Bank its third international accolade in as many months.

CMA capital market seminar on March 30

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) will conduct a CPD workshop titled ‘Capital Market as a source of Corporate Finance’ on 30th March from 5.30pm-7.30pm at the CMA Headquarters, Colombo 4.

Goldman Sachs to move London jobs abroad on Brexit

AFP: US investment bank Goldman Sachs said it plans to move jobs from London to elsewhere in Europe over the next 18 months because of Brexit.

HNB once again wins big at Asian Banker Awards 2017

Continuing an unprecedented winning streak, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector commercial bank, HNB PLC was once again awarded the Best Retail Bank for the ninth year and Best Micro Finance Product of the Year in Sri Lanka for the first time at The Asian Banker’s International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Programme 2017.

Crescent Global supports govt.’s national insurance programme

Crescent Global’s top-rated reinsurance covers and support are what could only be termed ‘a miraculous blessing bestowed on the country’ for the maiden national insurance schemes rolled out by the government recently, including a first of its kind in the world, the national natural disaster insurance scheme (NNDIS) for all uninsured Sri Lankans.

CMA signs MoU with India’s Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

The Institute of Certified Management of Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) entered into a collaboration with the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently.

People’s Bank clinches Slim-Nielson People’s Awards for 11th consecutive time

People’s Bank won the People’s Service Brand of the Year and People’s Banking Service Provider of the Year awards for the 11th consecutive time at SLIM-Nielson People’s Awards 2017 recently. 

DFCC Bank engages with nation for Earth Hour through social media

DFCC Bank will celebrate Earth Hour on March 25 by switching off power between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. across all its branches. 

Personal loans now more accessible with NTB

Ever set out to do something great only to be constrained by a lack of access to funds? You need never be in that position again because personal loans are now more accessible than ever before with Nations Trust Bank (NTB). 

Fairfax consolidates Lankan operations under Fairfirst Insurance

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) announced that it has successfully completed the amalgamation of Fairfirst Insurance Limited (Fairfirst) and Union Assurance General Limited (UAG). The amalgamated entity operates as Fairfirst Insurance Limited with effect from February 28, 2017. The rights and obligations arising from all insurance policies issued by Union Assurance General Limited will continue to be honoured by Fairfirst Insurance L

DFCC extends Vardhana Virtual Wallet to all country’s smartphone users

Encouraged by the fast-paced adoption of the Vardhana Virtual Wallet by customers, DFCC Bank now invites both DFCC and non-DFCC customers who own a smartphone to use the Wallet, enabling them to enjoy the full benefits of cashless transactions. 

All-time record prices for Watawala Plantation teas

At this week’s tea auction, the invoices from Abbotsleigh Estate and Carolina Estate in the Hatton region achieved an all-time Colombo tea auction record price of Rs.670 and Rs.660 per kilogramme, respectively for a PF1 grade in the CTC High and Medium category, respectively. 

DFCC Bank releases concise annual report

DFCC Bank continued its revolutionary approach to presenting its annual report in a comprehensive yet concise format, in line with the global trends. This concise approach to reporting enables the bank to reduce its carbon footprint while at the same time making the report user-friendly for stakeholders. 

CA Sri Lanka assures continuing independence of Annual Report Awards competition

Preparations are currently underway for the 53rd Annual Report Awards competition organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).

EDB holds Canada Sri Lanka Business Forum and B2B meeting

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the assistance of the Foreign Affairs Ministry organised a Canada Sri Lanka Business Forum followed by a business-to-business (B2B) meeting programme recently at the EDB auditorium, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 2.

Gerber Technology USA Global Sales VP visits Colombo

Gerber Technology USA Vice President Global Sales Peter Morrissey recently visited Colombo.

Orient Finance strengthens ties with Ideal Motors

Taking another stride towards realizing its vision ‘to be a leading provider of unique financial solutions’, Orient Finance has commenced the year 2017 with much vigour, which includes, amongst other initiatives, the establishment of three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Ideal Motors Group.

Janashakthi extends commitment towards protecting Lankan tele artistes

In an effort to offer optimum protection to professionals of the local television industry, Janashakthi Insurance PLC stepped forward for the second consecutive year to partner Raigam Tele’es, a highly anticipated annual tele awards ceremony in  Sri Lanka. 

People’s Bank holds Achievers Awards

People’s Bank Achievers Awards 2016 was held at the Eagle’s Lakeside Hotel, Attidiya recently. The picture shows People’s Bank Chairman Hemasiri Fernando presenting the Delgoda branch the Gold award for achieving the Highest Per Employee-Based Business Performance, in the presence of Chief Executive Officer/General Manager N. Vasantha Kumar and Deputy General Manager Channel Management Boniface Silva. 

People’s Bank celebrates International Women’s Day

A special ceremony was organised recently by People’s Bank to commemorate International Women’s Day. 

Senaratne Insurance Brokers reaches pinnacle of professional excellence

Senaratne Insurance Brokers (Pvt.) Ltd has recently been awarded the prestigious Corporate Chartered Insurance Brokers designation by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the UK, the first to be so recognized. 

Union Assurance introduces Union Pension Advantage

As Sri Lanka’s largest private insurer, Union Assurance is constantly at the forefront of industry innovations and has succeeded in benchmarking customer service and satisfaction for the insurance sector in the country. In another leap forward, the insurance giant has introduced Union Pension Advantage, a new addition to the company’s wide-reaching portfolio of products.