Seylan makes sweeping statement at National Sales Congress Awards

Seylan Bank PLC celebrated the journey and growth of its young sales heroes at the National Sales Congress Awards 2020, as they walked away with multiple awards at the premier event recognising sales excellence in Sri Lanka. The team won one Gold, two Silver and five Bronze awards at the ceremony held on February 8, 2022, a testament to the nurturing environment that empowered their sales journey.

NDB’s Privilege partners with Quintessentially to provide exclusive concierge services

NDB Bank’s Privilege Select Plus is setting yet another benchmark by partnering with Quintessentially; the world’s most preferred luxury member’s only concierge organization.

Microsoft partners LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2022

The world’s largest cloud service provider, Microsoft has partnered LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2022as the Platinum Sponsor giving a further boost to the country’s first and the only payment technology innovation awards in its fourth edition.

Fitch affirms Mahindra Ideal Finance at ‘AA-(lka)’; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited’s (Ideal) National Long-Term Rating at ‘AA-(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable.

Cargills Bank narrows losses in FY21; no mention of listing plans

Cargills Bank Limited was able to cut losses in 2021, as the loans grew robustly while the asset quality and margins improved but the small-sized lender has still got more to do to return to black.

People’s Bank relocates Poojapitiya branch

People’s Bank Poojapitiya branch was ceremoniously declared opened by People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Ranjith Kodituwakku at its new location, recently.

BOC’s 100 Days Savings certificate to offer 9.5% p.a. interest

The No.1 Bank in Sri Lanka, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) brings the best opportunity for you to invest with the best return just within 100 days.

Exclusive Avurudu offers this season with SampathCards

Celebrating the much-loved and appreciated Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sampath Bank’s credit and debit card deals for 2022 offer a variety of discounts and savings to customers for the dawn of the new year.

NDB joins hands with Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC), under the NDB Jayagamu Sri Lanka scheme, as a means to provide support towards female entrepreneurs, especially those attached to the WCIC.

ComBank links AIA Insurance to Q+ Payment App and CRMs for premium payments

The policyholders of AIA Insurance have been provided two more convenient options to pay their premiums with Commercial Bank of Ceylon, with the addition of AIA to the Bank’s Q+ Payment App and its islandwide network of Cash Recycler Machines (CRMs).

SDB bank’s issuer rating upgraded to [SL]BBB with a Stable Outlook

SDB bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial services providers that has grown from strength to strength in recent years, is proud to announce the upward revision of its issuer rating by premier rating agency ICRA Lanka.

People’s Bank upgrades Siyambalanduwa service centre into a fully-fledged branch

With the aim of providing a seamless digital banking experience to its customers, People’s Bank upgraded its Siyambalanduwa service centre into a fully-fledged branch and ceremonially opened it to the public recently, making it the 365th People’s Bank branch in the country.

Seylan makes sweeping statement at National Sales Congress Awards 2020

Seylan Bank PLC, the Bank with a Heart, celebrated the journey and growth of its young sales heroes at National Sales Congress Awards 2020, as it walked away with multiple awards at the premier event recognising sales excellence in Sri Lanka.

LIC Lanka launches ‘Sanjeewani’ plan

Life Insurance Corporation (Lanka) Ltd, a joint venture of LIC of India, Government of India and Bartleet Transcapital Ltd, launched an innovative pure term insurance plan called ‘Sanjeewani’, at Taj Samudra, in the presence of some of the valued loyal customers, recently.

HNB empowers women drivers with Pink Drives partnership for leasing

Empowering women drivers and commuters, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with ride-sharing app Pink Drives to offer women drivers exclusive leasing packages bundled with exciting insurance premiums and credit card packages anchored to low interest rates.

LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2022 to honour digital superheroes

The fourth edition of LankaPay Technnovation Awards, Sri Lanka’s pioneering and the only payment technology innovation awards, will come to a grand finale with a gala event scheduled to be held on March 29, 2022, at Shangri-La Colombo, under the patronage of Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal.

HNB introduces holistic retail banking package for migrant workers

Supporting the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) drive to encourage inward remittances through formal channels, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC launched HNB Adhishtana package, offering a host of value additions for migrant workers and their families.

People’s Bank upgrades Siyambalanduwa service centre into a fully-fledged branch

With the aim of providing a seamless digital banking experience to its customers, People’s Bank upgraded its Siyambalanduwa service centre into a fully-fledged branch and ceremonially opened it to the public on March 14, making it the 364th People’s Bank branch in the country.

NTB enables LankaSign digital signatures with LankaPay

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) adds value to customers by enabling digital signatures for transactions partnering with the LankaSign digital certification authority powered by LankaPay.

Seylan Bank recognised at ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, was recognised at the recently concluded Sustainability Reporting Awards 2021, conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Sri Lanka (ACCA).

Union Assurance records unprecedented growth in year 2021

With a remarkable financial performance in 2021, Union Assurance has bolstered its position as a trailblazing life insurer in Sri Lanka.

ComBank launches Avurudu shopping promo for North & East

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that it is launching a special Avurudu promotion with discounts of up to 30 percent for credit and debit card holders in the Northern and Eastern provinces.

Sri Lanka Insurance wins big at ‘Great HR Quiz’ 2022

Sri Lanka Insurance HR team won the Insurance, Finance and Investment Sector Award at the Great HR Quiz 2022. The event was held on February 25th at the Galadari Hotel.

Fitch withdraws rating on HNB Finance’s proposed debt

Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB+(EXP)(lka)’ assigned to HNB Finance PLC’s (HNBF; A(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated subordinated unsecured debentures on 21 September 2021.

People’s Bank and CA Sri Lanka to offer SME Mentoring Programme

People’s Bank has partnered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) to provide a timely boost for Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) customers of the bank through a mentoring programme.

UB Finance prepares for aggressive growth

UB Finance Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Union Bank PLC recently announced an aggressive plan for future growth and expansion.

Sampath Bank celebrates IWD with ‘Wonder Women Initiative’

Sampath Bank PLC hosted ‘Wonder Women Initiative’, an open forum of discussion on the significance of celebrating women’s achievements and addressing leadership roles and prejudice that exists in today’s society for women leaders.

AIA launches US$ 10 bn buyback on strong 2021 growth

AIA Group Ltd on Friday launched a US$ 10 billion share buyback plan and declared a higher final dividend on strong growth in 2021, but warned of near-term pain from a recent outbreak of coronavirus infections in Hong Kong.

NTB-Amex campaign rewards cardmembers with latest Samsung smartphones

Nations Trust Bank American Express announced the winners of the ‘Pump Fuel and Win’ campaign held in partnership with Samsung.

LOLC Finance launches Swairee credit card

LOLC Finance, Sri Lanka’s largest non-banking financial institution (NBFI), unveiled ‘Swairee’, a Visa Platinum credit card designed exclusively for nation’s career women to achieve their desires through innovative financial solutions and trusted value additions.