Sampath Bank further expands off site ATM network

The newest ATM of Sampath Bank was ceremonially opened at Baseline Road, Awariwatte, Katunayake by Maheel Kuragama, Chief Manager Operations.

Deloitte global revenues up 7.6% to US$ 35.2bn

AccountancyAge - Deloitte has reported global revenues of US$ 35.2 billion (£22.7billion) for the year ended 31 May 2015, a 7.6 percent uplift on the previous year.

DFCC celebrates new commercial bank

Kanrich Finance widens horizons of leasing services

?Kanrich Finance has recently expanded its business activities, introducing to the market, an entirely fresh form of leasing service.

ComBank ranked 2nd in Business Today’s Top 25 PLCs

?The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has been ranked second in Business Today’s ‘Top 25’ public listed corporate entities in Sri Lanka in 2014-15 on the basis of financial performance.

Senaratne Insurance Brokers receives Global Banking & Finance Review award

?Senaratne Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd. has been selected as the Best Insurance Broker in Sri Lanka – 2015 by UK’s Global Banking & Finance Review. 

Seylan Bank Hasalaka branch moves to new location

?Seylan Bank Hasalaka branch shifted to its new premises at Kandy Road, Hasalaka recently. 

Siyapatha Finance marks anniversary with loyalty card launch

?Siyapatha Finance PLC celebrates its 10th anniversary under the theme “Siyapatha Finance Dhashakayaka  Abhishekaya“, featured with the launch of a loyalty card. 

Germany’s Bundesbank lists all gold bars to silence skeptics

?RUETERS: Germany’s Bundesbank has published an exhaustive list of all the gold bars in its near 3,400-tonne reserve of the metal to bolster the bank’s standing as a guardian of stability among an increasingly wary public.

Profits at big U.S. banks soar since crisis - N.Y. Fed

?REUTERS: Profits have soared since the global financial crisis at the five biggest U.S. banks with market-making dealing operations, New York Federal Reserve economists said in an article released yesterday.

Stocks end steady; policy clarity awaited

?REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended little changed yesterday as gains in diversified shares helped offset losses in banking stocks, with many investors waiting for more clarity on policy direction, brokers said.

NDB Wealth picks first ‘It’s Time’ Challenge winner

?Fashion designer Lonali Rodrigo, of House of Lonali fame, was selected as the first of three winners for the inaugural NDB Wealth ‘It’s Time’ Challenge, where her vision for the future of her sustainable fashion brand earned her a NDB Wealth account worth Rs.50,000.

Chandula, lead speaker at Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Summit 2015 in Manila

Co-Hosted by Financial Times (FT), Citi Foundation and Foundation for Development Cooperation in partnership with Banking With the Poor Network (BWTP)

HSBC reintroduces home loans exclusively for Premier and Advance customers

?HSBC has reintroduced home loans to support the financial needs of both Premier and Advance customers with attractive interest rates of 9.95 percent and 10.50 percent, respectively p.a. as a special re-introductory offer. 

SampathCards offers a free instalment with ‘Easy Instalment Schemes’

SampathCards, the responsible credit card choice of the nation, is yet again offering its cardholders a unique promotion under its exclusive ‘Easy Instalment Scheme’ where Sampath MasterCard and Visa credit cardholders can purchase products from over 2000...

‘Click4Life’ has boosted customer value: Asian Alliance COO

Boosted by a high standard of customer service and retention, operational efficiency and technological innovation, Asian Alliance Life Insurance has been experiencing strong growth, far above the industry norm.

Citi Sri Lanka, CCC Solutions and NDB announce plan to support aspiring micro entrepreneurs

?More than 200 micro entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka stand to benefit from a programme that aims to improve their financial and business capabilities. 

Janashakthi hosts risk management seminar for hospitality industry

In a bid to share expertise and promote cross-cultural learning, Janashakthi General Insurance recently hosted ‘Managing Your Risks Better’, a seminar on risk management in the hotel industry. 

CAL marks 15 years as country’s leading full service investment bank

?Capital Alliance, Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank recently celebrated 15 years of success at the helm of the financial services sector. 

AIA presents tuk tuk wisdom on bridging gap

?Tuk Tuks, are a common feature in many of the 18 markets across Asia in which AIA, Asia’s life insurer, operates. 

Newly-formed DFCC Bank PLC aims high

In a landmark development in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial sector, DFCC Bank and DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB) will amalgamate to form DFCC Bank PLC, a full-service bank. 

Fitch assigns ‘A(lka)’ rating to HNB Grameen Finance

?Fitch Ratings has today assigned HNB Grameen Finance Limited (HGL) a national long-term rating of ‘A(lka)’ with a stable outlook.

AIA rolls out Pensions Month this October

AIA is rolling out Pensions Month this October and asks how big is your pensions funding gap? Most Sri Lankans don’t know how much they will actually need at retirement, ...

Dialog and Link Lanka enter partnership to use eZ Cash

?Three-wheeler taxi drivers and owners tied up with Link Lanka can now pay their daily or monthly rentals to the operator using eZ Cash.

Abans Finance relocates to convenient and spacious location

Abans Finance PLC moved to a new spacious building at No: 456, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3, with ample car parking facilities for its valued clients. 

Co-operative Insurance introduces ‘Co-op Suwadaru’ plan for children

The pioneer behind providing quality service to people who are in need, the third largest insurance network in Sri Lanka,...

Sampath Bank relocates Rajagiriya branch

Sampath Bank’s Rajagiriya branch, previously located at No: 316, 316 1/1 and 316 1/2 Kotte Road, Rajagiriya, is now relocated at No: 1596, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya,...

Union Bank opens 63rd branch in Attidiya

Union Bank’s 63rd branch was opened in Attidiya on September 28, 2015. The new branch was ceremonially opened by Union Bank Director/CEO Indrajit Wickramasinghe in the presence of customers and distinguished invitees. The new branch is located at No: 126, Main Road, Attidiya.

Sampath Bank inaugurates 224th branch in Kesbewa

The newly established Sampath Bank branch at No: 76, Bandaragama Road, Kesbewa is now open for customers to conduct all their banking needs with ease and convenience. 

BOC launches new ‘Finacle’ treasury system

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) announced the launch of its new treasury system ‘Finacle’ in conjunction with Infosys and its business alliance partner Millennium IT, a leading IT solution provider in Sri Lanka.