NDB Mt. Lavinia branch relocated to serve you better with 365 days banking

NDB relocated its Mount Lavinia branch to a more spacious and a conveniently accessible location at 431/433, Galle Road Mount Lavinia in a bid to provide a better service experience to people in the area.

People’s Bank encourages parents to foster saving habit amongst children

To promote a sense of responsibility amongst young children, People’s Bank urged parents to open ‘Sisu Udana’ accounts at the beginning of the school term for their children. 

Pan Asia Bank felicitates 25,000th ‘Sammana’ customer

Achieving yet another milestone in the banking business, Pan Asia Bank recently welcomed the 25,000th ‘Sammana’ customer - retired government pensioner G.K.S. Perera - at a special ceremony organised by the bank. 

DFCC expands operations in Hingurakgoda

DFCC PLC opened its newest branch in Hingurakgoda, at No: 88, D S Senanayake Street, Hingurakgoda, on January 20, 2016.  The ceremonial opening of the new branch was attended 

Sarvodaya Development Finance rewarded at Annual Report Awards 2015

Sarvodaya Development Finance, a finance company registered at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Finance Business Act No.42 of 2011, recently won a ‘Certificate of Compliance’

NTB Amex reintroduces fitness and wellness initiative

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has reintroduced its fitness and wellness initiative to kick-start 2016 on a positive, enabling its American Express (Amex) cardmembers to a host of savings at gyms,

Cash rewards from ComBank for bill payments via mobile banking

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) is to reward customers for usage of the bank’s mobile banking facility, with Rs.1.5 million in cash prizes over the next three months.

President opens new BOC Welikanda, Aralaganwila branches

?Bank of Ceylon (BOC) opened its 626th newest branch in Welikanda and relocated its Aralaganwila branch recently. 

Lasantha to be inducted 23rd CA Sri Lanka President

Lasantha Wickremasinghe will become the 23rd President of the country’s apex body of chartered accountants - CA Sri Lanka - replacing the incumbent President Arjuna Herath.

NDB Wealth wins Global Banking & Finance Review Award

Expert financial planner NDB Wealth has kicked off the new year by winning a coveted international award presented by the prestigious Global Banking & Financial Review magazine. 

CIMA 2016 board induction today

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) will hold the induction of its Sri Lanka board today, in which Manjula de Silva is to be inducted as the Chairman of the board for 2016. 

ComBank offers instant fund transfers to other banks via CEFTS

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) has announced that for the first time in Sri Lanka, users of the bank’s Online Banking facility can now make instant, 

BOC commences new year with religious ceremony

?With the patronage of Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Chairman President’s Counsel Ronald C. Perera and General Manager D.M. Gunasekara, BOC organised religious ceremonies to commence its operations in the new year.

People’s Leasing opens 92nd branch in Kalawana

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) opened its 92nd branch in Kalawana (43, Mathugama Road, Kalawana) recently. The occasion was graced by PLC CEO/General Manager D.P. Kumarage. 

New gifts for new year from ‘Seylan Tikiri’

“The first month of the academic year is always exciting for children where they expect new books, uniforms and most importantly attractive stationery. 

Pan Asia Bank launches ‘Blue Chip Money Market Savings’ product for corporates

?Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, recently launched its newest savings account designed for the corporate clientele to park their excess funds while enjoying one of the highest interest rates on offer in the market.    

Global sovereign rating downgrades likely to outpace upgrades in 2016: report

?Sovereign downgrades are likely to outpace upgrades in 2016, says Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services in the report: ‘Global Sovereign Rating Trends 2016’.

MAS Intimates, Polycrome join hands with CMA in Training Partner Agreements

?Two more prominent commercial organisations have joined hands with Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Sri Lanka in its efforts to produce management accountants who are skilled and well-trained in their valued profession. 

Sampath Bank adds 2 new ATMs to network

Sampath Bank opened two off-site ATMs at No: 334/C, Kurusa Junction, Pamunugama, Alubomulla and Bambalapitiya Housing Scheme, Galle Road, Colombo 4.

LB Finance open doors to Kottawa

LB Finance recently opened its 104th branch (139th Gold Loan Centre) in Kottawa yesterday. 

DFCC Bank’s Jan 1st children’s savings drive ends successfully

DFCC bank conducted a successful New Year children’s savings drive. The Bank invited parents to open savings accounts for their children on New Year’s day 2016 and promised in return an additional Rs 1000 to the account. 

Seylan Bank commences work for year 2016

? Nihal Jayamanne PC – Chairman Seylan Bank PLC , Kapila Ariyaratne- Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris-Director, Viran Corea-Director with the Senior Management and the other officials also participated at the religious ceremonies.

CA Sri Lanka, IFAC and SAFA jointly empower Asia’s small and medium businesses

In a fresh effort aimed at empowering the Small and Medium practitioners and enterprises in the South Asian region, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka together with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA)

Lankaputhra to mark 10th anniversary with Entrepreneur Recognition Awards

Lankaputhra Development Bank (LDB) is making plans to conduct an award ceremony that recognizes the achievements of the bank’s entrepreneurs. 

ComBank on top in latest LMD 100 rankings

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has topped the LMD 100 ranking of Sri Lanka’s leading listed companies in terms of Assets, taken second place overall on Profit After Tax (PAT) and fifth place overall on Turnover in the magazine’s just published rankings for 2014-15.

Pan Asia Bank shines at NBEA with two coveted awards

Pan Asia Bank was recognized with two coveted  awards at the recently held National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2016 organized by the National Chamber of Commerce, becoming the only mid-size commercial bank to receive multiple awards in the ceremony.

NDB e-Statement guarantees highest security

?NDB being in the forefront in dynamically taking sustainable initiatives has now introduced a revolutionary e- Statement which is fully integrated with a complete review of the finances and it allows account holders to easily manage their savings. 

CA Sri Lanka to conduct leadership programme for top finance professionals in March

?The Business School of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), together with the internationally renowned Euromoney Training will conduct a proactive financial leadership programme exclusively for the country’s high profile finance professionals in March 2016. 

Amãna Bank rewards debit card holders

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based licensed commercial bank, has commenced a promotion to reward its debit card holders by wiping out their bills up to Rs. 5,000 daily. 

HNB wins Gold at Annual Report Awards Competition

?Hatton National Bank won the Gold Award for Corporate Governance Disclosure and a Bronze Award for Banking Institutions at the 51st Annual Report Awards competition organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).