Sri Lanka’s most innovative private sector bank HNB PLC once again consolidated on its reputation for banking excellence at International Finance Awards 2021, bagging the Best Retail Bank and Best SME Bank awards in the banking category. 

Organised by the prestigious International Finance Magazine as a global platform for the recognition and celebration of the world’s most successful financial institutions, the awards highlight the accomplishments of corporates leading in innovation, infrastructure development and customer-centricity. 

As the sector has evolved due to a raft of regulations, technology developments and market reforms, each applicant has been researched by dedicated experts with special consideration directed towards the strength of their applications, performance and past accomplishments. 

“We are delighted to have once again emerged victorious as the Best Retail Bank and Best SME Bank, organised by the prestigious International Financial Magazine. This recognition is a testament to our employees’ hard work and dedication in the SME and retail sectors, which have evolved continuously despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, to deliver unmatched products and excellent service contributing positively towards the growth of our clients. Moving forward, we pledge to continue enhancing our focus on transformative banking by leveraging the power of technology to provide innovative solutions and processes for all our clients,” HNB Deputy General Manager Retail and SME Banking Sanjay Wijemanne said.