November 2023
The Number of Bitcoin ATMs Plunged by Almost 7,000 Year-to-Date, the Biggest Drop in the Market’s History
Although 2023 gave the crypto world a fresh start and brought optimism back to the market, Bitcoin ATMs continue losing...
President Xi Jinping at the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping. Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Heads of International Organizations, Representatives of Various Countries, Distinguished...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China stated that China...
President Wickremesinghe embarks on observational tour of Huawei Company in China
Simon Lin, Senior Vice President of Huawei technologies and President of Huawei Asia Pacific, announced his company’s readiness to support...
Pan Asia Bank posts Steady Performance in Nine-Month Period in 2023
Pan Asia Bank reflected a steady performance amidst a multitude of adversities emerging from challenging macro-economic conditions as the Bank...
Lalith Kotelawala
He was in the limelight at the time with new concepts revolutionizing the business sector. Steering with strategic ideas that...
Jerome H. Powell at the Economic Club of New York
Jerome Powell, Fed Chair. Before our discussion, I will take a few minutes to discuss recent economic data and the...
Indian External Affairs Minister meets President Ranil Wickremesinghe
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Dr. S. Jaishankar, Indian Minister of External Affairs. India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar...
India: Frontiers of Central Banking in Asia
During the World Bank Group – International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in October 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, among some of...
Combined Earnings of the Largest Oil and Gas Companies
Asharp decline in gas demand and lower oil prices have significantly cut down profits of the world’s oil and gas...
Born in the USA: You’re $98,000 in debt at birth
September 28, 2023 Justinas Baltrusaitis In recent months, the United States has seen its national debt skyrocket to staggering levels,...
A Comprehensive International Dialogue Essential to Address Global Challenges in 2024
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the Berlin Global Dialogue. President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Berlin Global Dialogue under the theme ‘Worldwide...
People’s Bank Honors A/L Top Achievers with Laptop Computers
A/L Top Achievers with People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka and Principals. People’s Bank celebrated...
People’s Bank Declares Open Colombo Outer II Regional Head Office
The auspicious Opening of the Colombo Outer II Regional Head Office People’s Bank’s 25th Regional Head Office was declared open...
People’s Bank Organizes Galle Region Exporters Forum 2023
People’s Bank Galle Region Exporters’ Forum 2023 took place, attracting approximately 40 exporters. This event was a platform for fostering...
People’s Bank Recognized with Digital Payments Catalyst Award
The Daraz Payment Partner Performance Awards aims to reward and recognize the contributions made by its large number of payment...
HNB and Standard Chartered triumph with the ‘Best Trade Deal of the Year’ award
(From L- R): Abhinav Sharma, Director Trade Distribution, Standard Chartered; Caleb Neo, Associate Director Trade Distribution, Standard Chartered; Usha RL,...
‘DFCC Junior’ First to Provide E-Vouchers, Robotics and Coding Kits for Kids
DFCC Bank unveiled a series of benefits for its DFCC Junior savings accounts with e-gift vouchers and engaging robotics and...
People’s Remittance Vaasi Kotiyai 2023’ Draw Winners Selected
People’s Bank’s ‘People’s Remittance Vaasi Kotiyai 2023’ draw to select the millionaire winners for the months of August and September...
HNB Renews Singer Partnership to Offer Agri Sector Deals on John Deere
Sanjay Wijemanne, Deputy General Manager - Retail Banking Group, HNB exchanging the MOU with Mahesh Wijewardene, CEO, Singer Sri Lanka;...
DFCC Bank Celebrated International Customer Service Week 2023
DFCC Bank marked International Customer Service Week 2023 with a series of events that resonated with this year’s theme, ‘Team...
DFCC Bank Bags Gold Award for Best Digital Marketing Campaign at ACEF Asia Leaders Awards 2023
Nilmini Gunaratne, Vice President - Head of Marketing and Sustainability, DFCC Bank. DFCC Bank has proved its mettle internationally by clinching...
Invest in a property in ‘Rock City’ Kurunegala, with Pan Asia Bank and JuniperReal Estate
Naleen Edirisinghe, Director/CEO of Pan Asia Bank (fourth from left) exchanging the agreement with Yatila Wijemanne, Chairman and Manjarie Tissera,...
Pan Asia Bank Partners with MasterCard to Launch a Special Credit Card for Government Pensioners
Aravinda Perera, Chairman of Pan Asia Bank; Naleen Edirisinghe, Director/CEO of Pan Asia Bank; Sandun Hapugoda, Country Manager of Master...
HNB’s DCC Feature Unveiled at 801st ATM at Doctor’s House, Matara
At the opening of the Doctor’s House Restaurant in Madiha, Matara. HNB announced the opening of its 801st ATM at...
People’s Bank Completes the Nation’s Largest Finance Sector SD-WAN installation with Hayleys Fentons ICT
Clive Fonseka, CEO/GM of People’s Bank (from second right) exchanging the document with Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director, Hayleys Fentons (third from...
HNB Partners with Marina Square Uptown Colombo
Kanchana Karunagama, Assistant General Manager - Personal Financial Services, HNB; and Kosala Wickramasinghe, Director, Harbour Village, exchanging the MoU in...
NDB Triumphs as Sri Lanka’s Most Innovative Digital Banking Brand for 2023
NDB Bank was crowned the Most Innovative Digital Banking Brand Sri Lanka 2023 by the Global Brands Magazine UK. In...
DFCC Bank Hosts a Power Breakfast with the Global ICC Chair
Maria Fernanda Garza, Global Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce at the DFCC Power Breakfast event. DFCC Bank hosted...
President Xi Jinping at the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jingping Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Heads of International Organizations, Representatives of Various Countries, Distinguished...