SDB bank opens newly refurbished Gampaha branch

SDB bank’s Gampaha branch has been refurbished and re-opened at the same location on December 02nd with the objective of providing more convenient and efficient service to its customers with more sophisticated facilities.

eZ Cash partners Rakuten Viber to launch chatbot payments feature 

eZ Cash, Sri Lanka’s largest mobile money platform by Dialog Axiata PLC, recently announced its partnership with Rakuten Viber to launch for the first time in Sri Lanka, chatbot payments via the Viber app.

Seylan Bank offers fabulous credit card offers this Christmas

Seylan Bank is all set for Christmas with credit card offers to make your heart sing with joy this season.

DFCC Bank signs MoU with NCE to drive export industry growth

DFCC Bank announced the landmark signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) and will now act as one of the Chamber’s key strategic partners.

HNB - Singer SL partnership accelerates digitalization of payment ecosystem

Pioneering the nation’s evolution in cashless and contactless payments, HNB PLC partnered with Singer Sri Lanka to launch the Dynamic QR facility for the latter’s PoS (Point of Sales) terminals across the island.

Senfin Dynamic Income Fund receives ‘(SL) Amfs’ rating from ICRA Lanka

ICRA Lanka Limited has assigned a credit risk rating of [SL] Amfs (pronounced as Sri Lanka A mutual fund scheme) to the Senfin Dynamic Income Fund which is managed by SENFIN Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd.

ComBank wins Daraz award for ‘Best Engaging Overall Cards Base’

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was presented the award for ‘The Best Engaging Overall Cards Base’ at the recent ‘Payment Partner Performance Awards 2021’ of Daraz, South Asia’s premier online shopping marketplace.

NDB NEOS celebrates two years

NDB Bank’s revolutionary digital banking platform NDB NEOS recently celebrated its second successful year since its launch in 2019.

Amana Bank wins ‘Deal of the Year’ at SLIBFI Awards 2021

Amana Bank was bestowed the Gold Award for Finance Deal of the Year at the recently concluded SLIBFI Awards 2021, which were adjudicated by KPMG and organized by UTO EduConsult.

DFCC Bank launches ‘DFCC Agile’ innovation centre of excellence

DFCC Bank in striving towards the goal of becoming the most customer-centric and digitally-enabled financial institution by 2025, recently launched its own innovation centre of excellence (Innovation Hub) in collaboration with Innovation Quotient (IQ).

BOC holds annual Pirith ceremony in line with 82nd anniversary

In celebration of its 82nd anniversary, Bank of Ceylon organized an all-night Pirith Chanting ceremony to invoke blessings of Noble Triple Gems on the bank, its staff and customers.

HNB launches Business Banking for SME clients in niche markets

HNB PLC recently unveiled an all-new ‘one-stop-shop solution for SME entrepreneurs.

Orient Finance on strong growth trajectory in 2Q of FY 2021/22

Sustaining growth momentum in FY2021/22, Orient Finance PLC posted a profit before tax of Rs.207.69 million for the first half of the 2021/22 financial year, reflecting an exponential growth momentum compared to the corresponding period in the previous first half financial year.

LOLC Al-Falaah launches Wakalah Speed Draft

LOLC Al-Falaah, the Alternate Financial Services Unit of LOLC Finance PLC has unveiled yet another innovative product option branded ‘Wakalah Speed Draft’.

HNB Finance relocates Nochchiyagama service centre; opens new Gold Loan Unit

Responding to the rapidly growing customer base in Nochchiyagama and the Anuradhapura district, leading integrated financial services provider HNB Finance PLC relocated its Nochchiyagama service centre from near the Buddhist Centre on Thabuththegama Road, Nochchiyagama to Puttalam road, Nochchiyagama, also featuring an all-new Gold Loan Unit.

NDB Jayagamu Sri Lanka conducts exporter forum in Kurunegala

In an effort to address the country’s foreign currency shortage by promoting exports in Sri Lanka, NDB Bank’s Kurunegala branch recently organized an exporter’s forum under the bank’s Jayagamu Sri Lanka scheme.

ADB honours ComBank as Leading Partner Bank for Trade & Supply Chain Finance

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been adjudged the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) ‘Leading Partner Bank in Sri Lanka’ at the 2021 edition of its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Programme (TSCFP) Awards that recognise banks that support trade in Asia and the Pacific.

Commercial Leasing & Finance delivers robust first half performance

Further consolidating its achievements from the previous year of navigating the pandemic prudently while delivering a stellar year-end performance, Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC (CLC) posted strong results for 1H 2021/22.

Ceylinco VIP pays Rs. 437mn for serious illnesses of motor policy holders as additional benefits

Delivering on its promise to provide added benefits, Ceylinco VIP On The Spot has paid a whopping Rs. 437 million for serious illnesses of its motor policy holders.

Union Bank upgrades data centres

Union Bank recently concluded a major upgrade to its primary and disaster recovery data centres.

CDB launches Advance Roof Solar green energy financing solution

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has launched CDB Advance Roof Solar, its newest product in the green financing segment, as a sustainable financing and investment solution.

ComBank partners with PayHere to offer Q+ users a unique ecommerce experience

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with PayHere, Sri Lanka’s largest aggregated internet payment gateway service, to offer users of its Q+ Payment app a unique, user-friendly and secure ecommerce experience.

HNB focuses on remittances as an engine for development

Underpinning the power of remittances to drive development and in support of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) efforts to optimise inward remittances to Sri Lanka, leading private sector bank HNB PLC recognised and rewarded its top-achieving customers, at a special ceremony at its premises.

Richard Pieris Finance to drive rapid expansion in line with digital journey

Richard Pieris Finance Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of the renowned Richard Pieris Group and the sole financing arm under the renowned Arpico brand, recently revealed its plans to drive its network expansion in line with its digital journey.

NTB introduces Rekindle Happiness with New Experiences campaign this season

The season of joy comes early for Nations Trust Bank (NTB) American Express cardmembers, with the Rekindle Happiness with New Experiences campaign.

NDB named amongst best corporate citizens at CC Sustainability Award 2021

NDB Bank was once again honoured at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2020, with the Top Ten Corporate Citizen award for the seventh consecutive year, at the annual event organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

Union Assurance among top 3 Large Enterprise Category at GPTW Awards

The newest feather in Union Assurance PLC’s cap is achieving the Bronze award in the Large Enterprise Category at the GPTW Awards ceremony held recently, making Union Assurance the only insurance company in Sri Lanka to be recognised among the top three in this category.

AFC raises Rs.1bn in subordinated debt to strengthen Tier II capital

Alliance Finance Co PLC (AFC) has successfully raised Rs.1 billion in Tier II capital, with the aim of strengthening the regulatory capital of the company to financially empower and facilitate the development of the micro, small and medium enterprise sector in Sri Lanka.

SLIC partners BOC to provide LankaQR payment solutions to life customers

Strengthening the relationship between the two state giants, Sri Lanka Insurance joins hands with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) providing ultimate convenience of paying life insurance premiums via BOC cashless QR payment solution BOC SmartPay.

Siyapatha Finance launches improved corporate website

Siyapatha Finance, a fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, with an accumulation of over 15 years of experience in the non-bank financial service industry, launched the newly improved corporate website in view of being ahead and providing the customers an epitome of accessibility while accessing required information digitally.