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April 4, 2024

Nearly 200 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from all over Sri Lanka were recently provided an invaluable opportunity by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, to exhibit and sell their products and services in Colombo, and to engage with customers at a unique SME Trade Fair. The two-day fair at the Sri Lanka Exhibition […]

March 11, 2024

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

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

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

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 […]

November 8, 2023

Singer Finance, a pioneering financial service provider trusted by Sri Lankans for decades, recently celebrated the second anniversary of introducing Sri Lanka’s first-ever QR-based mobile money collection service. This innovation reflects their unwavering commitment to revolutionizing financial solutions, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The primary goal […]

July 21, 2023

One in every three loans provided to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka by lending institutions in 2022 was by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, recently released official government figures reveal. This emphatic reaffirmation of Commercial Bank’s status as the largest lender by far to the country’s SME sector comes […]

June 30, 2023

27 June 2023, Colombo: In line with its commitment to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and driving the Sri Lankan economy towards prosperity, Seylan Bank, recently organised an enlightening event for business community in the Southern Province. The event, held on recently at the Aradhana Hotel in Galle, gathered over 100 […]

October 17, 2022

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, together with HNB Assurance, has launched a Group Term Policy for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate risk protection coverage for a minimum of 10 employees. HNBA will offer a uniformed ‘One Single Policy’ for all staff members of the enterprises. The benefits […]

April 1, 2022

The comprehensive 8-week program will help strengthen participants’ governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management capabilities CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 31, 2022/APO Group/ — Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) in partnership with USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub (USAID TradeHub) is proud to launch a new program […]

ComBank stimulates opportunities for SMEs with Trade Fair in Colombo

New Secured Transactions Registry to Help Expand Financing for Small Businesses in Sri Lanka

SMEs at the forefront: HNB launches a Transformation Programme for global and local markets

CSE and USAID conducted an Issuer Forum in Kandy, providing insights on capital raising opportunities for SMEs in the region.

Elevating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with Seylan Bank’s ‘Export Expert’

SINGER Finance Marks Two Years of Empowering SMEs with Sri Lanka’s First QR-Based Mobile Money Collection Service

ComBank reaffirmed as biggest lender to Sri Lanka’s SME sector in 2022

Seylan Bank mentors business community at insightful event in Galle

HNB together with HNBA launches Group Term Policy for SME employees

AWIEF launches a USAID funded program: Enhanced Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Investment and Export Readiness Through a Digital Platform