Sampath Bank Archives - Page 6 of 8

May 30, 2023

Ayodhya Iddawela Perera will take over as the next Managing Director of Sampath Bank PLC effective from the 1st of July 2023. She will succeed the incumbent Managing Director, Nanda Fernando, who will conclude his term in office on the 30th of June 2023, leaving behind a legacy of commitment, excellence, and […]

May 15, 2023

Sampath Bank continued to reinforce its commitment to all stakeholders notwithstanding the ongoing economic challenges. Stepping in to support the customers affected by the prolonged economic downturn, the Bank continued to offer tailormade options and alternative repayment plans to help its customers sustain their businesses while staying true to its ethos of […]

April 17, 2023

Further stamping its pioneering credentials in the banking and financial services industry, Sampath Bank won as many as five awards at the LankaPay Technnovation awards 2023, held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo recently. In addition to the top ‘Bank with the Best Digital Payment Strategy’ award, Sampath Bank also won the Silver […]

April 6, 2023

24 March 2023, Colombo: Celebrating the ethos of women empowerment within its workplace culture, Sampath Bank held a ‘Wonder Women Initiative’ for the second consecutive year, to mark International Women’s Day, which falls on 8th March every year. The notable event brought together bright and successful professionals who have ascended to the […]

March 17, 2023

Siyapatha Finance PLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, recently unveiled its Gold Financing Premier Centre, offering convenient solutions for customers in need of quick financial assistance during emergencies. Through simple and hassle-free processes, Siyapatha Finance customers in the central Colombo region can obtain a loan within a few minutes by […]

March 17, 2023

Merchantrade Asia, a remittance hub, popular amongst migrant worker communities in Malaysia, has mapped out strategies with Sampath Bank to provide ease-of-access for remittances by Sri Lankan’s living and working in Malaysia. This partnership has been elevating the lives of these Sri Lankan’s for more than 07 years and this expansion, provides […]

March 9, 2023

09th March 2023, Colombo: In an effort to support Sri Lanka by stabilising the nation’s economy amid an ongoing economic crisis, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has stepped forward to provide a cross-currency swap facility to Sampath Bank PLC, along with two other private banks. Accordingly, […]

March 1, 2023

Sampath Bank has officially unveiled ‘Value Added Agriculture’ Programme in collaboration with CIC Holdings PLC with the aim of strengthening agri-entrepreneurs in different parts of the country by promoting value added agriculture among rural communities. This programme will take place in the areas where the Bank’s flagship, award-winning “Wewata Jeewayak” tank restoration […]

February 20, 2023

Backed by its solid capital base and prudent risk fundamentals, Sampath Bank continued to prove its ability to navigate itself prudently during this unprecedented economic crisis. The combined impact of the recurring foreign exchange shortages coupled with the steep LKR depreciation resulted in a shortage of essential food, medication, fuel and gas. […]

January 26, 2023

Sampath Bank PLC was adjudged the Overall 1st Runner-up and recognised once again as one of Sri Lanka’s Top Ten Corporate Citizens at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2022 (BCCS Awards) organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The Bank also became the Category Award Winner for ‘Community Relations’ and Triple […]

Ayodhya Iddawela Perera poised to lead Sampath Bank as its next Managing Director

Sampath Bank maintains a strong value proposition to all its stakeholders amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Sampath Bank wins the coveted ‘Bank with the Best Digital Payment Strategy’ title at the prestigious LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2023

Sampath Bank champions gender equality with the ‘Wonder Women Initiative’ for International Women’s Day

Siyapatha Finance unveils its Gold Financing Premier Centre at Nawam Mawatha

Sampath Bank changes the remittance landscape in expanding their partnership with Asia Remittance Powerhouse, Merchantrade Asia, Malaysia for real time remittances to Sri Lanka

Boost Sri Lanka’s economy with IFC’s $400 million Cross – Currency Swap Facility

Sampath Bank and CIC Holdings join hands to empower Sri Lanka’s agri-entrepreneurs

Sampath Bank reaffirms its strength in the midst of challenging economic conditions

Sampath Bank adjudged as Overall 1st Runner-up at ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2022’