Business Notebook
Kavinda de Zoysa appointed Chairman of Bank of Ceylon UK
Kavinda de Zoysa appointed as Chairman of Bank of Ceylon, UK. Bank of Ceylon (UK) has appointed Kavinda de Zoysa...
BOC Basel III Debenture Issue snapped up on the opening day
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) closed its Debenture Issue 2025 early due to oversubscription, receiving over 15 billion rupees in applications,...
SLT-MOBITEL rewards loyal Roaming customers with overseas tour
L–R: Jessica Walpola, Senior Executive – Travel and Administration, Mobitel; Ramesh Sanjaya, Deputy General Manager – Facilities Management, Mobitel; Charaka...
Over 40 percent of Dogecoin millionaires wiped out since Elon Musk began D.O.G.E.
March 31, 2025. Andreja Stojanovic. Elon Musk has become so closely linked with Dogecoin (DOGE) that he decided to embed...
HNB Enhances Digital Payment Accessibility by Removing MDR on LankaQR Transactions
Settlements, Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director/CEO, HNB; Sanjay Wijemanne, Chief Operating Officer, HNB; and Channa de Silva,...
HNB’s Gami Pubuduwa Avurudu Pola 2025
HNB Gami Pubuduwa Avurudu Pola HNB hosted the Gami Pubuduwa Avurudu Pola 2025, a vibrant platform for 150 micro-entrepreneurs from across...
HNB Reinforces Data Privacy and Security with Strategic Group-Wide Agreement
HNB has formalized a data- sharing agreement with its group companies—HNB Assurance, HNB General Insurance, HNB Investment Bank, and HNB Finance. The...
People’s Bank Presents Annual Report to the Minister of Labor and Deputy Minister of Economic Development
Prof. Narada Fernando, Chairman, People’s Bank presented the People’s Bank’s Annual Report for the year 2024 to Dr. Anil Jayantha...
People’s Bank Pulmoddai Branch Relocates
Clive Fonseka, CEO, GM, People’s Bank ceremonially opening the branch. People’s Bank celebrated the relocation of its Pulmoddai branch to...
Bank of Ceylon Triumphs as Champions at DMASL Quiz 2025
The winning team receiving the trophy and cash prize.The winning team receiving the trophy and cash prize. The Bank of...
DFCC Bank introduces Sri Lanka’s First ten-day Express Home Loan
DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first fast-tracked housing loan, DFCC Express Home Loans. This game- changing solution provides homebuyers...
HNB and RDA Introduces Card Payment on Expressways
Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director/CEO, HNB shakes hands with the T. Paskaran, Chairman of the RDA, at the official launch of Sri...
People’s Bank Honored at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025
People’s Bank team with the awards. People’s Bank showcased its commitment to excellence by winning several awards at the Best Management Practices...
NDB Bank Hosts Exporter’s Forum to Empower and Elevate Sri Lanka’s Businesses
Officials at the panel discussion during the Exporter’s Forum. NDB Bank hosted Exporter’s Forum by bringing together a distinguished audience of exporters...
Dialog Sets a New Record with Download Speeds Exceeding 6Gbps
Dialog Axiata, in collaboration with Huawei and Samsung, has achieved a significant milestone in its 5G journey by demonstrating 6.2Gbps speeds...
People’s Leasing partners with DIMO to offer Leasing Solutions for TATA Range Commercial Vehicles
People’s Leasing and Finance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DIMO to provide flexible and accessible leasing solutions for the TATA...
People’s Bank launches ‘Vanitha Vasana Credit Card’
Clive Fonseka, CEO/GM, People’s Bank presents the People’s Bank Vanitha Vasana Credit Card to renowned singer Falan Andrea. People’s Bank...
BOC Cards powering Sri Lanka’s Cashless Future
Y. A. Jayathilaka, Deputy General Manager – Products and Banking Development, BOC As Sri Lanka accelerates toward a digital economy,...
People’s Leasing Kandy introduces QR Code to enable Real-Time Public Engagement
A. H. M. Indika Kumari Abeysingha, Municipal Commissioner, Kandy Municipal Council (KMC) (right) receives QR Code stickers from Sanjeewa Bandaranayake,...
BOC exceeds 666 billion rupees in Avurudu Transactions
Priyal Silva, DGM (Branch Operations), BOC BOC reaffirmed its leadership in banking services by facilitating over 666 billion rupees in...
National Savings Bank appoints Ajith Akmeemana as Chief Financial Officer
Ajith Akmeemana, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), NSB NSB has appointed Ajith Akmeemana’s as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Akmeemana has 35 years of...
Vision Care wins Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025
Vision Care team receiving the Award at ‘Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025’. Vision Care won the ‘Best Management Practices...
People’s Leasing and INDRA Traders Join Forces to Offer Enhanced Leasing Solutions
The MoU was exchanged by Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, CEO/GM – People’s Leasing and Hashindra Silva, Director Sales & Marketing – INDRA...
People’s Bank Kayts Branch and Palaly Service Centre Open at New Locations
People’s Bank relocated its Kayts Branch and Palaly Service Center to new, modern premises, further strengthening its regional service offerings....
Dialog Television and Emerging Media Introduce a One-Stop Advertising Solution
L–R: Yamith Anuradha, Product Manager - Advertising Business, Dialog Axiata; Jeffrey Baldsing, Head of Channel Advertising – DTV, Dialog Axiata;...
Bank of Ceylon launches World Mastercard with Tailored Benefits for GMOA Members
Y A. Jayathilake, Deputy General Manager of Products and Banking Development of Bank of Ceylon exchanging the document with Dr. Sanjeeva...
BOC strengthens Women’s Financial Independence with Special Savings Offer
Priyanthi Wijesekara, Deputy General Manager – Support Services, BOC. The Bank of Ceylon marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a...
People’s Bank Chairman and CEO/GM call on Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
Left photo: Prof. Narada Fernando, Chairman, People’s Bank recieving blessings from Chief Incumbent of Malwathu Maha Viharaya Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha...
SLT-MOBITEL introduces ‘HELLO AI’ Sri Lanka’s first Revolutionary AI-based package
Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy handing over the First SIM of the Hello AI Youth Package to...
SLT-MOBITEL Unveils ‘The National Business Directory’ 2024/25
The latest version of the National Business Directory, ‘The Rainbow Pages ’ 2024/25 being presented to Mahinda Siriwardana, the Secretary...