Sampath Bank Named “Most Innovative Bank” in Sri Lanka at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

(from left) Channa De Silva, General Manager / Chief Executive Officer, LankaClear Ltd.; Anil Amarasuriya, Chairman, LankaClear Ltd.; Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Ajith Salgado, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Sampath Bank PLC and Rajendra Ranasinghe, Assistant General Manager - IT Business Development, Sampath Bank
(from left) Channa De Silva, General Manager / Chief Executive Officer, LankaClear Ltd.; Anil Amarasuriya, Chairman, LankaClear Ltd.; Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Ajith Salgado, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Sampath Bank PLC and Rajendra Ranasinghe, Assistant General Manager - IT Business Development, Sampath Bank

Continuing to win accolades for its spirit of innovation, Sampath Bank was recognized as Sri Lanka’s “Most Innovative Bank” at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2017 held on 20th June 2017. The award is yet another testament to the Bank’s contributions to the development of the nation’s financial services industry through its 30 year colourful journey. Right from its inception, Sampath Bank has actively leveraged emerging technologies to be the first to introduce several innovative financial solutions to the market, positively transforming Sri Lanka’s banking landscape.

Organized by LankaClear, the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2017 honoured banks and non-banking financial institutions for their commitment and excellence in using innovative technology to promote digital transactions in Sri Lanka.




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