March 6, 2025
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3min25
Colombo, January 30, 2025 – Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most innovative private retail banks, has introduced an education loan for CFA students, aiming to support aspiring Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) in their educational pursuits. This initiative underscores HNB’s commitment to empowering the next generation of finance professionals and […]

March 6, 2025
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5min27
NDB Wealth being the largest private sector Asset Manager, renowned for its bespoke financial solutions tailored to individual investment needs, with over 350 billion assets under management  has launched Xapp, a digital investment platform designed to enhance investment management with real-time access, greater control, and improved flexibility. By leveraging advanced technology, Xapp ensures seamless and […]

March 4, 2025
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3min25
03rd March 2024: AIA Insurance, Sri Lanka’s leading life insurer, proudly marks the first anniversary of its exclusive bancassurance partnership with Commercial Bank, the country’s largest and most prestigious private bank. Driven by a joint mission of “Protecting Sri Lankans Like Never Before,” this collaboration has rapidly delivered on its promise, achieving transformative outcomes for […]

March 4, 2025
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12min42
By HNB Managing Director/CEO, Damith Pallewatte “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – J.C. Penney Sri Lanka’s recent tentative steps back to growth can be likened to a patient just discharged from hospital after being admitted to intensive care for cardiac arrest. Following a difficult surgery, he […]

March 4, 2025
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4min41
Nations Trust Bank Private Banking through the Kala Pola 2025 Painting Giveaway, organized by the John Keells Foundation, reinforced its dedication to Sri Lanka’s thriving art scene and strengthened its position as the event’s Official Banking Partner. This program demonstrates Nations Trust Bank’s commitment to fostering local artistic talent and introducing the nation’s creative heritage […]

March 3, 2025
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3min22
Sampath Bank has been honoured as the Runner-up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024. This recognition highlights the bank’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices. The awards ceremony, organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, was held recently at the Cinnamon […]

March 3, 2025
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3min26
03rd March 2025: Standard Chartered Sri Lanka successfully hosted its Priority clients to the annual highly anticipated Priority Golf Championship 2025, at the picturesque Victoria Golf & Country Resort in Digana recently. The exclusive two-day event brought together over 70 of the bank’s valued Priority clients. They were treated to an exceptional experience that began […]


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