Two awards won by Sampath Bank for ninth consecutive year at esteemed World Finance Banking Awards

Sampath Bank PLC has been rated as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank and Best Commercial Bank for the ninth consecutive year, at the renowned World Finance Banking Awards ceremony hosted by the UK-based World Finance magazine.

Displaying the Sri Lankan flag prominently at this prestigious global forum, where the bank has been receiving both these tributes every year since 2014, Sampath Bank is the only bank from the country to be lauded at this venue this year, too.

The World Finance Banking Award is one of the most coveted accolades in the banking and financial services sector, globally. The World Finance magazine--widely read and respected in the industry--has celebrated outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership since 2007, through these annual awards that rate banks’ excellence in numerous relevant criteria.

“It is a great distinction to be rated amongst the best banking and financial service providers in the world and to maintain our position as the Best Retail Bank and Best Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka for the ninth straight year at the World Finance Banking Awards,” said Sampath Bank PLC Managing Director Nanda Fernando. 

“This is an unparalleled achievement made possible by the trust, support and endorsement of our customers, investors and business partners and by the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence of our team members. Awards such as this motivate us to recommit ourselves to deliver even greater value to our customers and stakeholders, as we continue to present their future.”