Nations Trust Bank recently hosted the Beyond Ordinary – Nations Business Advisory event, a knowledge sharing platform designed to provide businesses with timely advisory perspectives, economic insights and practical business enablement relevant to the current operating environment. The forum brought together business leaders, and industry specialists, creating a space for informed dialogue on Sri Lanka’s […]
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Seylan Bank Introduces ‘3-Day Loan Decision’ to Help SMEs Access Financing Faster
Seylan Bank PLC has introduced a new feature to its SME loans portfolio, offering loan decisions within three working days for facilities below Rs. 25 million, once the required documentation is submitted. The initiative is designed to address one of the most common challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – lengthy waiting periods […]
HNB Opens New Negombo City Branch Enhancing Convenience for Customers
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka has opened its HNB Negombo City Branch at 125, St Joseph’s Street in Negombo. The opening ceremony was attended by HNB, Managing Director / CEO Damith Pallewatte, Divisional Secretary of Negombo, Rasika Mallawarachchi, and HNB, Executive Vice President/Head of Network Business, Supun Dias. Senior representatives of […]
Sampath Bank’s Commitment to Responsible Banking Reflected in ACCA Recognition
Sampath Bank PLC has been recognised as the Runner Up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. The recognition was awarded for the Bank’s Integrated Annual Report 2024, reflecting its continued commitment to transparent, responsible and forward-looking sustainability reporting. Sampath Bank’s recognition was driven by […]
Nations Trust Bank Partners with National Chamber of Exporters to Strengthen Support for Sri Lankan Exporters
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) partnered with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) to support Sri Lankan exporters and strengthen export-led economic growth across the country. Through this collaboration, both NTB and NCE will work together to enable exporters through networking opportunities, extensive knowledge sharing platforms, recognition initiatives, and practical business enablement programmes. […]
HNB Enables Google Pay for Debit Cards via Google Wallet
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has enabled Google Wallet support for its Debit Card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments using Google Pay through Android smartphones and supported wearable devices. The capability expands customers’ payment options for day-to-day transactions, supporting greater convenience at contactless payment points locally and overseas. With […]
DFCC iCONNECT Strengthens Digital Banking Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnership with Blue Lotus 360
DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) has further strengthened its Corporate Digital Banking ecosystem through DFCC iCONNECT by entering into a strategic partnership with Blue Lotus 360, a leading ERP solutions provider backed by JKX and Platned UK. The collaboration enables seamless integration between DFCC Bank’s digital banking platform and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing […]
HNB Sparks Women’s Economic Power on International Women’s Day 2026
HNB PLC marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a powerful call to accelerate women-led enterprise in Sri Lanka. The programme, held 6th of March at HNB Towers, brought together more than 300 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, development partners, academics and policymakers. Addressing the audience, HNB, MD/CEO, Damith Pallewatte explained, “The global theme for International Women’s […]
DFCC Bank’s Pioneering Blue Bond Gains Global Recognition with Multiple International Listings
DFCC Bank PLC has achieved another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance journey with the supplementary international listing of its pioneering Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), with the bond displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), and on the India International Exchange (India INX) at GIFT City, Gujarat, India. With these […]
SDB bank Signs MoU with SARP to Strengthen Rural Agribusiness
SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Smallholder Agribusiness and Resilience Project (SARP) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agricultural development and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka. SARP is a six-year initiative (2022–2027) jointly funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the […]