CIMA seminar sheds light on proposed tax revisions

 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) organised a seminar on the recent 

NTB relaunches Nations Kidz savings account

With a strong focus of supporting customers through their life journey, Nations Trust Bank (NTB) 

Asian Alliance General Insurance becomes part of Fairfax group

On October 3 2016, subsequent to receiving the requisite regulatory approvals, Union Assurance 

Sampath Bank receives top honours at CMO Asia Awards, Singapore

Reiterating its status of excellence across diverse capacities in the banking industry, Sampath Bank 

DFCC Bank celebrates Children’s Day

DFCC Bank is conducting exciting activities across its branch network to celebrate the Children’s Day. The bank will host art competitions at each of its regional offices located in Wellawatte, Nawala, 

SDB Bank honours senior citizens on Int’l Older Persons’ Day

SDB Bank has unveiled a special loan scheme to honour the senior citizens on the UN’s International Day of Older Persons. 

People’s Bank felicitates ‘Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016’ August winners

People’s Bank recently held an awards ceremony to felicitate the winners of the second month of People’s Bank Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016. 

Ceylinco Insurance rings opening bell for October

Ceylinco Insurance PLC rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) for the month of October and outlined the company’s commitment to contribute towards the sustainable growth of the economy and country. 

Continental Insurance expands operations to Mahiyanganaya

The branch network of Continental Insurance Lanka Limited (CILL) was further expanded to 45 with the opening of the Mahiyanganaya branch, conveniently located at No: 2/18, Padiyatalawa Road, Mahiyanganaya.

Cargills Bank dedicates October to children

Cargills Bank is celebrating the International Children’s Day with a series of promotions and activities throughout the month of October to benefit children. 

HSBC ‘Premier’ customers to sight music’s biggest stars at Grammys

As music’s biggest night comes around in February 2017, HSBC Premier together with Mastercard 

‘Seylan Tikiri’ offers ‘World Children’s Month’ for 3rd consecutive year

Seylan Bank’s children’s savings account – ‘Seylan Tikiri’ - once again unveils delightful activities to celebrate the occasion of World Children’s Day. 

People’s Bank embarks on aggressive digitalization drive

Committed to enhancing customer convenience, People’s Bank has embarked on an aggressive digitalization drive to deliver greater convenience and speed to customers. 

Alliance Finance upgrades logo to mark six decades of operations

Alliance Finance Co. PLC (AFC), one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and trusted finance companies, recently 

DFCC Bank celebrates customer service week

DFCC Bank recently announced its inaugural customer service week celebration from 3rd to 9th September. 

Mark Prothero appointed CEO for HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives

Mark Prothero has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives, effective 1 October 2016. 

CA Sri Lanka to educate stakeholders on accounting standards

In its continuing efforts to educate its stakeholders on the latest changes to the accounting standards 

Alex Lovell retires as Union Bank Deputy Chairman

Union Bank of Colombo PLC Deputy Chairman Alex Lovell has retired from the bank with effect from 

Fitch rates DFCC Bank’s debentures up to Rs.7bn ‘A+(lka)( EXP)’

Fitch Ratings has assigned DFCC Bank PLC’s (DFCC; AA-(lka)/Negative) proposed subordinated 

Start your child’s saving habits now; celebrate Children’s Day

As a parent, there are a number of vital things that you plan for when your child is young. Things like 

‘Mastercard Developers’ launch accelerates pace of commerce innovation

Mastercard makes it even easier for developers to create next-generation commerce solutions with 

Nihal Welikala returns to NDB as Independent Director

Senior banker Nihal Welikala has returned to the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) as an 

NDB relocates Vavuniya branch

NDB relocated its Vavuniya branch to a more spacious and a conveniently accessible location at No: 

Union Bank ‘Invest Plus’ – A rewarding plan for every stage of life

Union Bank recently announced the launch of Union Bank Invest Plus, a systematic investment plan designed to reward the commitment of prudent savers who are willing to save on a continuous basis; 

HNB Assurance opens 54th branch in Wattala

Continuing the planned branch expansion with the aim of achieving service excellence and expanding 

ACCA elects new chairman member network panel for 2016/ 2017

Adrian Perera, the Chief Operating Officer at equiCapital Investments Ltd was elected the new 

SAFA to assist Maldives to set up professional accounting body

The South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) consisting of the Chartered and Management 

CIMA organizes tax update on recent developments in tax arena

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Sri Lanka has organised a seminar titled “Tax Update – Recent Development on VAT and Other taxes” to be held at CIMA Sri Lanka 

Mastercard partners with Vista Rooms to offer cardholders great savings

Vista Rooms, an online accommodation aggregator with an aim to provide comfortable, standardized stays, has partnered with Mastercard to offer its guests a 20 percent discount. 

CDB well-positioned to provide Islamic financial expertise to diverse segments

Having driven its commitment unwaveringly to provide innovative and attractive financial solutions to diverse customer segments diligently, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) is now a