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 […]
Category: Banking
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 […]
Nations Trust Bank Strengthens Business Confidence with ‘Beyond Ordinary – Nations Business Advisory’ in Colombo
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 […]
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. […]