March 18, 2025
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6min45
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) announced that its Custody and Trustee Services unit has crossed a significant milestone of Rs. 1 trillion in total Assets Under Custody (AUC). This achievement cements HNB’s position as the leading local provider of custody and trustee services, a sector traditionally dominated by foreign banks.  Since its establishment in 2016, […]

March 17, 2025
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4min31
Amana Bank’s Board of Directors has been further strengthened with the inclusion of representation from Senthilverl Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, the Bank’s second-largest shareholder. Founded by renowned high-net-worth investor and medical professional Dr. T. Senthilverl, Senthilverl Holdings (Pvt) Ltd is an active investment firm on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with a diverse portfolio spanning energy, finance, […]

March 17, 2025
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4min35
Sri Lanka’s importers and exporters have been provided with a sophisticated new digital platform for all their trade finance requirements by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, the single largest private sector facilitator of the country’s international trade via a gamut of trade-related services.     ‘ComBank TradeLink’ is a seamless, intuitive, user-friendly and future-ready digital […]

March 17, 2025
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3min29
Following the recent relaxation of vehicle import regulations, Seylan Bank has announced comprehensive bundle packages covering vehicle importation, leasing, and insurance.  Standing at the forefront of vehicle imports, the Bank with a Heart is offering a leasing package with competitive interest rates for individual importers, vehicle dealers, and other agents.     The bundle package […]

March 14, 2025
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6min28
Fitch Ratings – Colombo – 14 March 2025: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka’s (SCBSL) National Long-Term Rating at ‘AAA(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. Key Rating Drivers Robust Parental Support: SCBSL’s National Long-Term Rating is supported by Fitch’s expectation of a high likelihood of support from the head office, Standard Chartered Bank […]

March 14, 2025
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3min27
March 12, 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka: DFCC Bank is reaffirming its commitment to putting customers first with the launch of Customer Appreciation Week 2025, a special initiative designed to recognize and reward customer loyalty. Running from 11th to 17th March 2025, this week-long celebration is part of DFCC Bank’s broader commitment to enhancing customer experiences, […]


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