The fast growing Pakistan-based MCB Bank recently declared open its newly refurbished Pettah branch, as part of its drive towards providing an enhanced customer experience across Sri Lanka. The branch is located in Main Street and it is the first of MCB Sri Lanka branch network established in 1996.
Opening its doors on the 29th November, the ceremony was graced by G. Rajendran – President of the Traders Association and Nihal Senevirathne –Managing Director of N B Foods Pvt Ltd in the presence of Aali Shafi, Country General Manager and other senior officials of MCB Bank Ltd. Muhtashim Ashai, Group Head – Corporate Finance and International Banking and Nauman Chughtai, Group Head – Risk Management from MCB Bank Ltd – Pakistan were also present to commemorate this special occasion.
‘It is a source of pride as we re-launch the Pettah branch which is a fully-owned property of the bank and the first one of MCB Sri Lanka operations inaugurated in 1996. The journey with some of the key customers started here and today it continues to be stronger through multiple solutions that cater to their emerging financial needs. In Sri Lanka we have selected a menu of products which meet the local market requirements and have made them competitive in line with market trends and rebranded them, which can be now seen in Pettah branch for the first time’ said Aali Shafi, Country General Manager- MCB Bank.
The new layout has been designed with the concept of modern branch banking and the general look and feel follows a standard which is geared to enhancing the banking experience of MCB Bank’s existing and new customers. The fascia follows a corporate branding being applied to all MCB branches in Pakistan and overseas.
MCB Bank Limited commenced its operations in Sri Lanka in 1994 and brings a rich and diverse international and regional experience to the country combined with its core values based on integrity, respect, excellence, customer centricity and innovation. It holds the second largest branch network among foreign banks in Sri Lanka and was awarded the rating of [SL] A+ (Stable) by ICRA Lanka Limited. The branches are conveniently located at Colombo Fort, Pettah, Maradana, Wellawatte, Kollupitiya, Kandy, Galle and Batticaloa.