Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10th September 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s leadership as it advances its strategic priorities and continues to evolve as a purpose-led, technology-enabled financial institution. Mr. Wijeyeratne brings extensive experience across banking, finance, risk management and compliance, investment banking and […]
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Seylan Bank partners with Toyota Lanka to offer enhanced leasing solutions
07th September 2026, Colombo: Seylan Bank PLC has entered a strategic partnership with Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited to offer enhanced leasing facilities for customers purchasing passenger and commercial vehicles, combining competitive financial solutions with greater convenience and a streamlined approval process. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) effectively introduces a dedicated leasing facility, bringing together Seylan […]
AIA powers SLIBA BeyondRisk 5K to inspire wellness across the insurance sector
AIA Insurance Lanka Limited is proud to partner with the Sri Lanka Insurance Brokers’ Association (SLIBA) on BeyondRisk 5K, a landmark wellness initiative designed to unite the insurance industry around wellness and industry collaboration. The event will bring together insurance brokers, insurance companies, reinsurance companies, regulators, corporate partners, sponsors, and fitness enthusiasts. As an organisation […]
Hameedia Ties Up with NOC SL and CGA SL as Team Sri Lanka’s Official Clothing Partner for Upcoming International Sporting Events
Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear and lifestyle brand, has been appointed the Official Clothing Partner for Team Sri Lanka, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC) and the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) of Sri Lanka. The signing ceremony was held on 11th August 2026 […]
AIA+ offers an all-in-one digital experience that revolutionises customer delight and wellbeing
AIA Insurance Lanka recently launched AIA+, a next-generation platform designed to simplify life insurance while empowering customers to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. By integrating insurance services, wellbeing, payments, claims and rewards into a single digital ecosystem, AIA+ sets a new benchmark for innovation in Sri Lanka’s insurance industry while contributing to community wellbeing and […]
Sarvodaya Development Finance Strengthens Financial Profile as ‘BBB-’ Rating is Reaffirmed
Lanka Rating Agency Limited (LRA) has reaffirmed the entity rating of Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook, recognizing the company’s improving financial profile, strong capital position, expanding loan portfolio, and enhanced profitability during the financial year ended 2026. The reaffirmation follows the rating upgrade announced in November 2025 and reflects […]
SLRA and PIM Inaugurate Second Batch of Retail Leadership Development Programme Following Exceptional Industry Response
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), officially inaugurated the second batch of the SLRA–PIM Retail Leadership Development Programme on 31 July 2026 at the Postgraduate Institute of Management, marking another significant milestone in strengthening leadership capabilities within Sri Lanka’s retail industry. Building on the success of […]
JAT Holdings Partners with WASHLEX to Expand Access to Japanese Smart Toilet Technology in Sri Lanka
JAT Holdings PLC has entered into an exclusive partnership with WASHLEX, a leading provider of Japanese smart toilet technology, to expand access to premium smart bathroom solutions across Sri Lanka’s hospitality, residential and commercial sectors. Through this collaboration, JAT Holdings will exclusively distribute WASHLEX smart toilets nationwide, combining the brand’s innovative Japanese technology with JAT’s […]
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Retains Position Among the World’s Top 100 Most Effective Agencies
Ranks Among APAC’s Top 20 and Remains Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Agency for the Third Consecutive Year on the Effie Index 2025 MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked agency office on the Effie Index 2025, marking the third consecutive year it has secured the No. 1 position among Sri Lankan […]
ALT X Certified Great Place to Work® for the Second Consecutive Year with One of Sri Lanka’s Highest Employee Trust Scores
ALT X (Altered Experience), Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing business solutions company specialising in end-to-end eCommerce, strategic marketing, and applied AI solutions, has once again been certified as a Great Place to Work®, marking its second consecutive year of receiving the globally recognised certification. This year’s recognition is made even more significant by ALT X achieving one […]