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April 20, 2025

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, announced a partnership with the Road Development Authority (RDA) to launch the island’s first card-based toll payment system, marking a significant step forward in enhancing commuter convenience and modernising national transport infrastructure. The pilot phase of the initiative was officially launched on April 11, 2025, at the […]

April 20, 2025

Sampath Bank recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at its Head Office. This partnership highlights Sampath Bank’s ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, driving business growth, and empowering Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through this collaboration, Sampath Bank will serve as the official […]

April 20, 2025

Further reinforcing its leadership in sustainable finance, DFCC Bank has become the largest investor in Alliance Finance Company PLC’s (AFC) Green Bond Issue, investing LKR 500 million—half of the total LKR 1 billion issuance. Rated A- by Lanka Rating Agency Limited, the AFC Green Bond is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), with proceeds […]

April 20, 2025

HNB PLC, a leader in Sri Lanka’s banking sector, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and customer convenience, receiving three prestigious awards at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025 held at the Shangri-La Colombo on 26th March 2025. HNB won the Excellence in Customer Convenience – Merit Award, the Most Innovative Bank of the […]

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Re-launches ‘Foreign Branch’ as a One-Stop Financial Hub for Corporate Banking The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has transformed its iconic ‘Foreign Branch’ into the ‘Corporate Branch,’ reaffirming its commitment to delivering dedicated, comprehensive financial solutions to corporate and trade customers. The Bank said this transformation represents a new milestone in its illustrious journey, and resonates […]

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

As Sri Lanka prepares to celebrate the vibrant Avurudu season, DFCC Bank is joining in the festivities with a host of exclusive card offers designed to make the season more rewarding. Running through March and April, the Bank’s Avurudu campaign offers exceptional value to both Credit and Debit cardholders through substantial discounts, flexible payment plans, […]

April 10, 2025

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10th April 2025: Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has partnered with ITC Ratnadipa on their Club ITC Culinaire Sri Lanka Membership Programme offering an exclusive package designed specifically for the Bank’s Priority clientele comprising high-net-worth individuals. The collaboration was inked with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on April 3, 2025 at ITC Ratnadipa. Over […]

April 9, 2025

A First for Sri Lanka: HNB and RDA Introduces Card Payment on Expressways

Sampath Bank Partners with COYLE to Champion SME Growth and Entrepreneurship

DFCC Bank leads the charge in sustainability with LKR 500 Mn investment in AFC’s Green Bond

HNB Takes Home Three Awards at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025, Highlighting Innovation in Digital Banking

Rates Quoted By Commercial Banks For Telegraphic Transfers – 11.04.2025

ComBank unveils new Corporate Branch at Head Office

Rates Quoted By Commercial Banks For Telegraphic Transfers – 10.04.2025

DFCC Bank Elevates the Avurudu Experience with Exclusive Cardholder Offers

Standard Chartered unveils partnership with Club ITC Culinaire for Priority clients

Rates Quoted By Commercial Banks For Telegraphic Transfers – 09.04.2025