NDB Good Life credit cards offer savings at leading bookstores, shoe shops

Going back to school after the December holidays is always an exciting affair, especially when all your stationery and books are brand new. The NDB Good Life credit cards now offer massive discounts for all purchases from leading bookstores and shoe shops for products that will give your child all the more incentive to go back to school. 

Japan’s Nomura poised to start China retail brokerage business: CEO

REUTERS: Nomura Holdings Inc is ready to serve wealthy Chinese as soon as the world’s second-largest economy allows foreign financial institutions to open securities brokerages, the Chief Executive of Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank said.

Fairfirst Insurance partners with All-Island School Children Transport Association

Fairfirst Insurance’s latest partnership was with the All-Island School Children Transport Association, an independent body of school van drivers whose objective is to raise awareness on the yellow colour school van concept and ensure the safety of the children travelling in them. 

HNB holds annual Christmas carols

The much awaited annual Christmas carols presented by the HNB staff was held at the bank’s auditorium on the 15th of this month with Malcom Cardinal Ranjith gracing the occasion. 

NDB delights children with surprise Santa

A child’s greatest wish during the festive season is to see the famed Santa Clause bring gifts, and NDB made that wish come true.

ComBank opens 261st branch in Kolonnawa

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently opened its 261st branch in Sri Lanka in Kolonnawa, strengthening its presence in the north eastern outskirts of Colombo city. 

SDB bank in association with Lanka Pay implements CEFT facility

SDB bank in association with Lanka Pay implemented the CEFT (Common Electronic Fund Transfer) facility for its valued customers in order to allow immediate fund transfers between accounts. 

Commercial Development Company moves to new premises

Commercial Development Company PLC, a subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, recently moved to new premises at 8-4/2, York Arcade Building,Leyden Bastion Road, Colombo 1. 

Counterparty Risk – An emerging challenge for banks

A robust financial system is necessary to support sustained economic growth. A robust financial system needs an efficient financial intermediation. 

Pan Asia Bank opens 84th and 85th branches in Hikkaduwa and Weligama

 Pan Asia Bank opened its 84th and 85th branches in Hikkaduwa and Weligama on December 21st. 

DFCC Bank credit card gives you more than one reason to shop

DFCC Bank is extending special savings for DFCC credit card holders for a memorable festive season right through the month of December. DFCC credit card holders can avail of amazing discounts at leading stores on shopping, holidays, electronics and daily essentials. 

BOC’s Kekirawa branch wins GREENS Gold Rating Award

The Bank of Ceylon was recently awarded the GREENS Gold Rating at the GBSL Awards Ceremony 2017 organized by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka with special reference to the bank’s Kekirawa branch building which was built according to eco-friendly standards. 

CDB wins big at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) was rewarded by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) when it was crowned First Runner Up in the Turnover Less Than Rs.15 billion category, Best Sustainability Project for the Green Ninja Project, and accorded a Merit Certificate for its ‘Act Early’ for Autism Awareness project.

Arpico Finance Company PLC closes 2017 with two valuable awards

Arpico Finance Company PLC, counting 66 years of a successful enterprise as a financial institution with an unfailing corporate legacy that has earned them a solid customer base and a respected and eminent position in the financial landscape of Sri Lanka, closes 2017 on a high note.

Amana Bank opens first self-banking centre at Slave Island

Amana Bank inaugurated its first self-banking centre at Slave Island under the patronage of Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer alongside the bank’s Director Jazri Magdon Ismail and members of the management committee.

Fitch upgrades DFCC Bank’s rating outlook from ‘Negative’ to ‘Stable’

Fitch Ratings have revised DFCC’s outlook for both its International and National Long Term Ratings to ‘Stable’ from ‘Negative’ while affirming the ratings at B+ and AA- respectively.

ComBank offers credit card holders seasonal discounts at leading supermarkets

Christmas is almost upon us and Commercial Bank has announced that credit cardholders can enjoy discounts of up to 25 percent on their purchases on specified days at all leading supermarkets, until the end of the year.

People’s Bank lays foundation stone for Jaffna green branch

The laying of foundation stone for the People’s Bank’s proposed seven storey eco-friendly green branch in Jaffna took place recently under the patronage of People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General ManagerN. Vasantha Kumar.

SLI Motor Plus ties up with Laugfs for special offers

The Sri Lanka Insurance Motor Plus Loyalty Rewards network has joined Laugfs Car Care once again to offer a host of benefits to Motor Plus comprehensive customers. The many attractive offers available for Motor Plus customers under this deal includes a free car clinic and a 72-point vehicle inspection report which includes comprehensive engine scanning and battery test report. Discounts would be available on car wash and vacuuming services.

Commercial Bank tops Interbrand’s ‘Best Sri Lankan Brands 2017’ ranking

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was the highest-ranked private bank in the inaugural ‘Best Sri Lankan Brands 2017’ ranking announced recently by Interbrand, and was placed fourth overall among the country’s top brands.

DFCC Bank spreads joy and excitement this festive season

DFCC Bank has launched a thrilling Christmas light-up to brighten the holiday season in conjunction with a host of exciting discounts on its credit cards and the virtual wallet.

PLC ranked 15th in ‘Business Today Top 30’ list

In a move that affirms the financial strength and stability of People’s Leasing and Finance (PLC) as one of the largest non-banking financial institutions in Sri Lanka, PLC was listed at the 15th position in the Business Today Top 30 List.

CDB launches e-finance platform to transfer funds through Facebook

Citizen’s Development Business Finance - CDB’s revolutionary e-finance platform CDBiNet is using the contemporary role that Facebook plays in people’s current lifestyles to initiate fund transfers.

Commercial Bank’s 260th branch opens in Bopitiya

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has opened its 260th branch in Sri Lanka at Bopitiya, further enhancing access to its services for residents and visitors to this suburban area near Ja-Ela.

Envisioning the future of digital banking

As digitalisation grows at a very fast pace, technology is redefining the way we live, the way we work and the lifestyle we lead.

Nathan Sivagananathan appointed to Dunamis Capital PLC Board

Dunamis Capital PLC announced the appointment of Nathan Sivagananathan as a Director of the Board which took effect from December18th 2017.

People’s Bank recognised at NBEA 2017

People’s Bank was bestowed with two prominent awards at the prestigious National Business Excellence Award 2017 held on December 13th 2017 at the Colombo Hilton.

Softlogic Life crowned SL’s No.1 insurance company

Sri Lanka’s most innovative life insurer Softlogic Life has made it’s presence felt among the top corporate establishments of the country yet again at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2017, dominating the prestigious awards ceremony with three accolades, including the esteemed Gold award in the Overall Insurance Sector.

Sri Lanka embarks on the road towards a less-cash society

As the unlimited possibilities of a digital economy increase throughout the world, it is exciting to witness Sri Lanka emerging as a nation participating actively in the digital commerce revolution.

Cargills Bank wins ‘Excellence in Omni Experience’ at IDC Insights Awards 2017

Cargills Bank was recognized as an ICONIC Superhero for excellence in Omni Experience, at the recent International Data Corporation (IDC) Insights Awards.