Business Notebook
PLC Al-Safa crowned Islamic Finance Entity of the Year
L–R: Rizwan Ismail-CIFU; Saveen Liynarachchi, HR dept; Muzni Munas, Park Street Branch; Safra Firdhouse, CIFU; Inul Munthas, CIFU; Mohamed Riyasi,...
Vallibel Finance Crosses 200 billion rupees Assets Milestone
Jayantha Rangamuwa, MD, Vallibel Finance. Vallibel Finance has reached a landmark 200 billion rupees in total assets, according to records disclosed...
People’s Bank hosts 22nd Annual Inter-Branch/Department Quiz
People’s Bank Risk Management & Credit Control Department – Team A receiving the CEO/GM Trophy. People’s Bank hosted its 22nd...
People’s Bank introduces ‘Legacy 65’ Anniversary Investment Plan
To commemorate its 65th anniversary, People’s Bank has launched the ‘Legacy 65’ Anniversary Investment Plan, offering customers an exclusive opportunity...
HNB relocates Homagama Customer Center to deliver enhanced Banking convenience and Digital Innovation
Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director/CEO, HNB at the opening ceremony of the new Homagama Customer Center, alongside Homagama Customer Center team. ...
TONI&GUY Sri Lanka: Redefining the Art of Hairdressing
TONI&GUY. For more than six decades, TONI&GUY has been at the forefront of global hairdressing, recognized for its creative vision,...
Dialog MAS Enabler Program advances workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities
Representatives from Dialog Axiata and MAS Holdings with participants of the Enabler Program 2026. Dialog Axiata and MAS Holdings announced...
Bank of Ceylon launches beach cleanup initiative at Palangathure Beach in Negombo
During the beach cleanup initiative at Palangathure beach, Negombo. Bank of Ceylon (BOC), reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability, launched...
HNB and IESL Sign MoU to Extend Financial Benefits to Sri Lanka’s Engineering Community
HNB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), establishing a partnership to...
People’s Bank marks International Youth Day with YES Infinity 2026
People’s Bank has marked International Youth Day 2026 by introducing a range of exclusive benefits under its YES Infinity 2026...
People’s Leasing sponsored the historic Kandy Esala Maha Perahera
L–R: Senaka Munasinghe, Chief Manager – People’s Leasing; Neil Thushantha, General Manager – Branch Network, People’s Leasing; Ranil Perera, Senior...
BOC Maldives celebrates 45 years of Banking Excellence and unveils new Digital Banking Initiative
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Maldives celebrated its 45th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its contribution to the Maldivian banking...
HNB retains Euromoney’s Best Bank for Large Corporates Title in Sri Lanka
HNB has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Large Corporates at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, marking the...
HNB partners with General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director/CEO, HNB, and Rear Admiral H G U Dammika Kumara, Vice Chancellor, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense...
People’s Leasing sets new benchmark in Corporate Reporting with AI-enabled 13th Integrated Annual Report
L–R: Shiranga Arseculeratne, Manager – Accounts, People’s Leasing; Priyankara Gangabadage, Acting Chief Financial Officer, People’s Leasing; Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, CEO/GM, People’s...
Digital shift in Vehicle Insurance Verification in Sri Lanka powered by HUTCH Enterprise
Sri Lanka’s vehicle insurance industry has taken a major step toward digital transformation with the launch of a nationwide digital...
HNB and IESL extend financial benefits to Sri Lanka’s Engineering Community
(L–R): Roshani Ranasinghe, Senior Executive - Employee Banking, HNB; Deepal Udukumbura, Vice President – Agri Business, HNB; Samuddika Mendis, Assistant Vice...
TONI&GUY Sri Lanka: A legacy of global hairdressing excellence
Toni & Guy For more than 60 years, TONI&GUY has stood at the forefront of professional hair-dressing, earning worldwide recognition...
Pan Asia Bank launches its first Mastercard Debit Card
L–R: Representing Pan Asia Bank were Dhanushka Sapugasthanna, Chief Manager Consumer Banking, Gayanath De Silva, DGM Credit, and Naleen Edirisinghe, Director/CEO....
Pan Asia Bank expands Remittance services with ‘Remit Max’
Aravinda Perera, Chairman of Pan Asia Bank and Naleen Edirisinghe, Director/CEO, Pan Asia Bank, launching Pan Asia Remit MAX....
Pan Asia Bank secures Grand Prix and four golds
Naleen Edirisinghe, Director/CEO, Pan Asia Bank, and Sirimevan Senevirathne, Head of Marketing, Pan Asia Bank, with Marketing Team, celebrating the...
HNB supports flood-affected students through Nana Savi Mehewara
Damith Pallewatte, MD/CEO, HNB presenting essential educational supplies to a child. HNB concluded Nana Savi Mehewara, a nationwide initiative launched...
Pan Asia Bank partners with SLECIC to strengthen Remit Max
L–R: Sirimevan Senevirathne, Head of Marketing, Pan Asia Bank, SLECIC’s Deepika Madushani, Marketing Assistant, Balasubramaniam Satheesh, Junior Manager – Operations, Dulakshi...
LB Al-Salamah sweeps the Boards at the SLIBFI Awards 2026
LB Al-Salamah celebrates its outstanding success at the 15th SLIBFI Awards 2026, securing the highest number of awards won by...
DFCC Bank and SriLankan Airlines partner to reward journeys beyond borders
Thimal Perera, Director/CEO, DFCC Bank, exchanging the symbolic SLA DFCC Visa Platinum Credit Card with Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial,...
Sampath Bank launches PayPal integration to expand global payment access for Sri Lankans
Amir Valliani Vice President and General Manager, PayPal and Sanjaya Gunawardana, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sampath Bank, at the official...
BOC conducts 43rd annual white sand paving ceremony at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
The ceremony was organized by the Bank of Ceylon Buddhist Association, together with the Bank’s North Central Provincial Office, continuing...
BOC installs digital tills at Kiri Vehera and Kataragama Devalaya premises
Y. A. Jayathilaka, General Manager/CEO, Bank of Ceylon, officially hands over the Digital Till facility to the Chief Incumbent of...
CT SMITH Holdings partners with CFA Society Sri Lanka
L–R: Dyan Morris, CEO, CT Smith Securities; Bimanee Meepagala, CEO, CT Smith Asset Management; Zakir Mohamedally, Group Managing Director, CT...
HNB Investment Bank renews collaboration with CFA Society Sri Lanka
L–R: Shehan Stembo, CEO, HNB Securities, Prashan Fernando, CEO, HNB Stockbrokers, handing over the sponsorship cheque to RashmiPeiris Paranavitane, CFA,...