It is a fact that Sri Lanka’s life insurance market is under-penetrated and most Sri Lankans are under-protected. With only 12.6 percent of Sri Lankans possessing life insurance (IBSL annual report, 2014), there exists a considerable protection

? The most unforgettable part of the festive season is special moments you create with your loved ones. 

Union Assurance PLC (UA) continued its growth impetus in both turnover and profits at the end of the 3rd quarter recording a steady growth in gross written premium (GWP) and profits as at the end of the 3rd quarter of 2015. 

?LB Finance PLC announced its first half performance for 2015/2016, affirming its continuous growth.  

Sampath Bank, renowned as a responsible corporate citizen, was yet again duly honoured for its genuine efforts when the bank clinched the Gold award in the category of CSR Brand of the Year at the recently concluded SLIM Brand Excellence Award Ceremo

?The Seylan Bank 2014 annual report (‘It’s A Beautiful Performance’) won Gold, Silver and Bronze awards at the recently concluded ARC International Awards and League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) Vision Awards.

?National Development Bank PLC (NDB) held an ‘Investor Forum’ recently to present the financial performance on the first nine months of 2015. The bank announced that it had continued its growth momentum with resilience and strength. 

?Sampath Bank’s unsecured subordinated redeemable debenture issue was successfully oversubscribed over its initial issue and thus closed on the opening day itself in a strong expression of investor confidence.

Life Insurance leader Ceylinco Life has announced the commencement of the distribution across Sri Lanka, of half a million school timetables for the new academic year.

?Fairoze Burah has been appointed the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Softlogic Finance PLC with effect from 27th July 2015. 

Having had a highly successful maiden debenture issue in October 2013, the nation’s apex housing development truss, ...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka has organized a seminar on “An Insight to Double Tax treaties” to be held at hotel The Kingsbury Hotel Colombo on the 16th November from 9 am to  12.30 pm. 

In recognition of the role government medical practitioners have played in the country, the Bank of Ceylon joined with Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) to sponsor the “Good Intern Program” conducted recently. 

Janashakthi Insurance PLC., (Janashakthi) recorded a 15 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in consolidated Gross Written Premium (GWP) in the first nine months of 2015 to end the quarter with a consolidated GWP of over Rs.7.351 billion and Profit Befo

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based banking institution, continued its upward profitability momentum by recording a 3Q profit of Rs. 50.6 million following its 1Q and 2Q profit of Rs. 23.1 million and Rs. 47.5 million resp

Hatton National Bank PLC launched its brand new website recently.  The new site, which targets both individual and corporate customers, was designed to become a benchmark amongst websites in the banking sector. 

The cutting edge Vallibel Finance continues its ambitious expansion drive with the opening of two new branches in Piliyandala and Warakapola.  In a quest to enhance 

Emphatically reiterating its status as Sri Lanka’s most innovative insurer as well as a regional leader in innovation in the insurance industry, Asian Alliance Insurance PLC clinched the prestigious ‘Innovation of the year’ award at

Matara, Maharagama and Vavuniya branches were opened under the first stage on the 5th, 6th and 9th of November respectively.  New branches will also be established in Jaffna, Kurunegala, Hawa-Eliya, Thanamalwila and Chunnakkam in the near futur

Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, building on its forte of understanding the customers’ financial requirements better, recently launched its corporate campaign positioning the bank as ‘Th

People’s Bank recently commemorated the World Thrift Day, a hallmark day which was created at the first international banking conference that was held in Italy in 1924. 

In recognition of its continuous effort to remain at the top of quality and technological innovation, Sampath Bank was honoured with a Bronze award under the ‘In House Application’ category at the recently concluded National Best Quality

Every year, a significant number of Sri Lankans migrate to foreign countries for employment, searching for better opportunities to build a better future for their loved ones.

?The Maharagama branch of Cargills Bank located within the Cargills Food City premises was declared open recently by National Cancer Institute Maharagama Director Dr. M.Y.K. Wilfred. 

?Melsta Regal Finance Ltd has repositioned its Kandy branch to another location in the central city, giving its customers a more spacious and convenient service setting in Mahaiyawa. The newly relocated branch at No: 206, Katugastota Road, Kandy has

Founded back in 1956, Alliance Finance Co PLC (AFC) has proved itself by establishing and maintaining an ethical business model for over five decades. 

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has introduced yet another exclusive experience for its American Express (Amex) cardmembers, offering a 30 percent saving at 15 Jetwing hotels and boutique hotels this festive season.

NDB extended its footprint in the Eastern region of the country with the opening of the 91st branch in Chenkaladythe town of the Batticaloa  district recently. 

The management of People’s Bank recently presented its 5-year strategic plan for future growth to over 1000 head office and branch network professionals, from different  levels of the organization. 

Cargills Bank opened in Matara, starting on its new expansion drive with its first branch outside Colombo.