National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) confirms that it has identified a fraudulent activity involving internal personnel acting in collusion with external parties. The matter has been promptly reported to law enforcement authorities, and both internal and external investigations are currently underway. At this stage, the Bank is working closely with authorities to pursue recovery action against […]
Category: Banking
HNB FINANCE celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE, celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 recognising and empowering women and their immense contribution to its workforce. The commemoration thus honoured their female workforce via customised interactive sessions that intended to further uphold them. The event took place at the HNB Finance PLC Head Office at Nawala […]
Seylan Bank partners with GS EVO Motors Limited to introduce dedicated EV leasing facility
Seylan Bank PLC has entered a strategic partnership with GS EVO Motors Limited, a company engaged in importing electric vehicles (EVs) to Sri Lanka, to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing EVs. The collaboration enables customers to access specialised leasing solutions designed to support the growing demand for sustainable mobility in the country. […]
SampathCards Unveils ‘Swipe a Memory for Life’ This Avurudu with Up To 60% Savings
Sampath Bank ushers in the spirit of Avurudu with the return of its much-anticipated SampathCards seasonal campaign, bringing together exceptional savings and memorable experiences for cardholders across the island. Continuing through to 30th April 2026, this year’s campaign invites customers to ‘Swipe a Memory for Life,’ offering discounts of up to 60% at a wide […]
HNB Happiness Cards Bring Avurudu Value, Flexibility and Rewards to Cardholders
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has rolled out its Avurudu cardholder offering for March and April 2026, combining seasonal savings and flexible payment options with a broader emphasis on the everyday value, convenience, and flexibility HNB Cards bring to people. Through this year’s seasonal offers across shopping, travel, lifestyle, and day- to- […]
Union Bank Opens Second Leasing Hub in Negombo
Union Bank recently opened its second Leasing Hub in Negombo offering faster leasing solutions to customers. The First Union Bank leasing hub was opened in Kohuwala and is located centrally amongst the vehicles sales centres. The Union Bank leasing hubs are one stop shops for leasing solutions. Whilst providing easy access and speedy services for […]
Sri Lanka’s banking leaders convene in Colombo to tackle rising fraud risks in digital payments co-hosted by IFINITY and BPC
Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner and system integrator, together with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions. The forum focused on how financial institutions can strengthen fraud risk management as digital payments […]
More Than a Card: HNB Introduces ‘The Happiness Card’ for a New Way of Living
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has rolled out its Happiness Cards campaign, bringing together a new positioning and way of living with seasonal savings, flexible payment options, and lifestyle benefits through a card proposition built around what matters most to cardholders during the season. Across shopping, travel, dining, household purchases, and festive […]
Standard Chartered appoints Vindya Hettige as Head, Legal and Head, Legal Client Coverage for Sri Lanka
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Vindya Hettige, as Head, Legal and Head, Legal Client Coverage, effective 20 March 2026. Vindya will join the Country Management Team and will be responsible in providing strategic legal advice and ensuring governance with respect to legal risk pertaining to business conducted by the Bank while promoting a culture […]
DFCC Bank Makes Avurudu Spending Go Further with 2026 Card Campaign
As households prepare for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year during a period of rising living costs, DFCC Bank has launched its Avurudu 2026 card campaign, themed “The most rewarding swipe of the Avurudu,” offering customers practical ways to manage seasonal spending while continuing to celebrate with family and loved ones. Through DFCC Cards, customers […]