LCB Finance opens branch in Kuliyapitiya

LCB Finance opened their newest branch in Kuliyapitiya, one of the main cities in North Western Province.

‘BOC SME Circle’ launched to empower MSME entrepreneurs

With the aim of inspiring and empowering Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, to contribute to national economy comprehensively, the Bank of Ceylon made a new strategic initiative by launching BOC SME Circle.

LOLC’s iPay promotes nationwide LANKAQR drive

Continuing its support to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) initiative to promote cashless digital payments through the LANKAQR promotional campaign,

HNB supports digital payments adoption drive in Negombo

Extending its support to the development of a vibrant cashless payments ecosystem, HNB PLC, participated in the latest edition of the ‘Rata Purama LANKAQR’ campaign of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) held in Negombo recently.

People’s Leasing and Finance launches credit app and ‘DCHEQUE’

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC keeping its foot print in digitalization launched two digital applications with facilities to provide online leasing facilities and to digitalize and decentralize the cheque printing process.

Ceylinco Life wins record 8th successive Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka award

Ceylinco Life has closed 2021 on a high note, winning its eighth consecutive title as World Finance magazine’s Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka, in recognition of its sector-leading performance in another challenging but productive year.

Sri Lanka Insurance inaugurates business operations for 2022

The inauguration of Sri Lanka Insurance business operations for the year 2022 took place on January 3, 2022, at the Sri Lanka Insurance head office, with the participation of the chairman, corporate management and staff of SLIC.

BOC goes to Negombo with CBSL Lanka QR

Bank of Ceylon joined hands with the ‘Rata Purama QR’ nationwide campaign of Lanka QR, organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka last month in Tangalle, to boost the digital Payments by empowering the Sri Lankan community with the knowledge of Lanka QR.

ComBank Bangladesh selects Digital Payment Services to develop digital banking platform for Bangladesh

Award-winning fintech software development provider Digital Payment Services (Pvt.) Ltd (DPS) has been selected to custom develop a comprehensive digital banking platform for Commercial Bank of Ceylon Bangladesh.

APB 32nd convention to take place on Jan. 18

The 32nd anniversary convention of the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) will be held on January 18, 2022, at Grand Ballroom, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The theme of the convention this year will be ‘Sprinting Ahead with Agility’.

Seylan Bank reaffirms position as No.1 in Customer Service Excellence for third year

Seylan Bank PLC, the Bank with a Heart, has affirmed its position in the banking and financial industry of Sri Lanka, as the Number One in Customer Service Excellence for the third consecutive year.

Indu Attygala appointed as Softlogic Life Deputy CEO

Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing life insurer Softlogic Life PLC announced the appointment of Indu Attygala as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective from January 1, 2022.

ComBank’s ATMs dispense Rs 91.8bn in December and Rs.848.4bn in 2021

The automated cash dispensing network of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon which comprises of ATMs and Cash Recycler Machines (CRMs) dispensed a mammoth Rs. 91.872 billion in December, as Sri Lankans celebrated the festive season and prepared for 2022.

LB Finance secures US$ 8mn facility from Swiss-based impact investor

LB Finance PLC (LBF) recently secured a US$ 8 million facility for the purpose of driving the company’s support to Sri Lanka’s micro and SME sector.

NTB supports LANKAQR enabling contactless payments at expressway tollgates through FriMi

Nations Trust Bank announced its partnership with the Road Development Authority (RDA) at the recently held nationwide rollout of QR based solutions.

LCB Finance commences business for New Year

LCB Finance PLC commenced their business for the New Year at the head office in Kohuwala with the blessings of the Buddhist Prelates and a Christian Pastor on 3rd of January. Staff of LCB Finance, a few customers and well wishers attended this simple ceremony headed by their CEO/ Executive Director K. G. Leelananda.

Pan Asia Bank unveils high-tech branch in Bambalapitiya

Pan Asia Bank recently relocated its Bambalapitya branch to a strategic location while transforming it into a state-of-the-art branch with a superior ambience and luxury.

SLASSCOM People’s Summit to attract over 500 HR professionals across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM)’s Annual flag ship event ‘People Summit’ under the theme ‘Engaging, Coaching and Leading People in a Hybrid World’ will share best practices in a hybrid world and beyond.

SLT-Mobitel headquarters gets digitally enhanced reception area

In line with its newly introduced theme ‘No Dream Too Big’, SLT-Mobitel unveiled a digitally augmented reception area at the Sri Lanka Telecom Headquarters during a ceremony to mark the New Year.

Virtusa appoints Rajeev Mehta as new Chairman

Virtusa Corporation announced the appointment of Rajeev (Raj) Mehta as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Microsoft Sri Lanka announces 2021 Partner of the Year Awards winners

Microsoft Sri Lanka has announced the winners of the 2021 Partner of the Year Awards.

BOC commences operations for 2022

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) wishes all its customers, stakeholders and Sri Lankans a Very Happy New Year, as it commences work for 2022-New Year.

NDB welcomes 2022 on a positive note

NDB CEO Dimantha Seneviratne and the senior management of National Development Bank PLC celebrated the first working day of the year 2022 at their Nawam Mawatha head office, under the stipulated health guidelines.

NSB welcomes 2022 on high note

National Savings Bank (NSB) ceremoniously commenced the first working day of the New Year, 2022 at the Head Office premises of the bank in Kollupitiya yesterday in the morning hours.

People’s Bank welcomes New Year with multi-religious observances

A ceremony was held recently to usher in the New Year at the Head Office of People’s Bank where the staff assumed duties by pledging the Government Service Oath.

AIA Insurance introduces many easy ways to pay premiums

The all-new AIA customer portal is one of the most convenient methods for customers to access and manage their AIA policies, anytime, anywhere.

Amana Takaful Life Insurance partners with Orient Finance for fixed depositor insurance

Amana Takaful Life Insurance, which excels in providing innovative and tailor-made long-term insurance solutions has partnered with Orient Finance PLC (OFP), a top-player in the finance sector with successful operation for over four decades. The collaboration, signed recently as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), brings protection benefits of life insurance and critical illness insurance from Amana Takaful Life, to fixed depositors of OFP.

SMB Leasing recognized for outstanding response to pandemic

SMB Leasing PLC was recognized for its outstanding response to the Covid-19 crisis at the 2021 South Asian Business Excellence Awards held in Colombo recently with the participation of over 400 companies from Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Siyapatha Finance moves into new head office

Siyapatha Finance has moved into its new head office branch building in a more centralised geological setting, located at Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 8.

LCB Finance bags top award for rural development

Lanka Credit and Business Finance Limited earned ‘The Most Committed Finance Company to the Rural Development’ Award at the South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2021 which was held recently at Monarch Imperial with Former President Maithripala Sirisena and Minister Dayasiri Jauyasekara gracing the occasion as chief guests.