October 23, 2024
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Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with People’s Micro Commerce Ltd to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. This collaboration aims to offer microcredit facilities for essential workplace solutions, alleviating financial burdens on startups and SMEs by providing funding for crucial overheads and equipment expenses at a concessionary […]

August 25, 2024
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19 August 2024, Colombo: Seylan Bank continues its commitment to support the growth of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by expanding its range of affordable and flexible financing solutions. The Bank now offers SMEs solar and working capital loans, providing critical funding options for businesses in urgent need of financial support. Seylan Bank’s solar loans […]

May 30, 2024
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Colombo, 29th May 2024 – Responding to the increasing demand for digital payment solutions within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, Sampath Bank is the first bank in Sri Lanka to launch a MiniPOS device, proudly announcing the innovative bespoke mini-POS solution. These innovative systems, meticulously crafted to address the unique needs of SMEs, […]

May 16, 2024
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Commercial Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Q&E to enhance the capabilities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Commercial Bank LEAP Global Linker platform. The Commercial Bank LEAP GlobalLinker is a pioneering initiative in Sri Lanka, spearheaded by the bank itself. It’s a cutting-edge ecosystem designed to foster networking opportunities both domestically […]

May 14, 2024
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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) collaborated on a forum to provide small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in southern Sri Lanka with insights into opportunities to raise capital through the CSE. Held recently at the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, the issuer forum titled “Redefining […]

March 11, 2024
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Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 11, 2024—Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka are set to benefit from the newly established Secured Transactions Registry (STR), which aims to facilitate the use of moveable assets as collateral for loans while ensuring financial stability and fostering economic growth in the country. With technical assistance from the International […]

December 18, 2023
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      HNB PLC, a cornerstone in Sri Lanka’s banking industry, continues to champion the cause of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) collaborating with DEVPRO and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for the launch of their SME Transformation and Market Access Program. Conducted at the HNB Towers, the programme specifically targeted SME and Business […]

December 4, 2023
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      The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an Issuer Forum titled “ඔබේ ව්‍යපාරයේ ඉදිරි ගමනට නව ප්‍රවේශයක් (A New Approach for the Future of Your Business), in association with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), on 29th November 2023 in Kandy. The objective of the forum was to provide an insight for […]

November 30, 2023
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      Navigating the complexities of international trade can be daunting for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. Seylan Bank’s game-changing ‘Export Expert’ service is specifically designed to empower SMEs. It is an innovative offering that provides comprehensive support and knowledge-sharing, empowering SMEs to excel in the global market even in these […]


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