Union Bank modernised its credit card business by implementing BPC SmartVista, a unified payment platform designed to provide greater control over product development, integrations, data management and customer experience in Sri Lanka. The deployment enabled Union Bank to gain operational control and improve its ability to deliver secure and enhanced credit card services. The new […]
DFCC Bank has signed a Master Trade Loan Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India under its Trade Assistance Programme, expanding the Bank’s capacity to support trade between Sri Lanka and India. The agreement was signed on 22 September 2026 by Thimal Perera, Director/Chief Executive Officer of DFCC Bank; Prins Perera, Senior Vice President – […]
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has launched Supiri Weera Jumbo, the first cartoon series produced by a Sri Lankan bank, to mark the 35th anniversary of HNB Singithi, the country’s first branded children’s savings account. The series premiered at Scope Cinemas, Havelock City Mall, Colombo 05 on September 29, 2026, and will […]
Sri Lanka aims to attract four million tourists annually and generate $ 8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya said, speaking at the 2026 World Tourism Day celebrations held on Sunday (27) at the Western Province Council Auditorium under the theme Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism. Prime […]
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75%, citing evolving domestic and global economic conditions. The Monetary Policy Board noted that domestic economic activity remained resilient, with the economy recording 4.7% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026. Headline inflation rose to 8% in August […]
Amana Bank secured three major accolades at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards, including the coveted Best Bank in Sri Lanka award for the fifth consecutive year. Complementing this achievement, the Bank was also recognised as Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka and most Innovative Bank in Sri Lanka, further underscoring the breadth of its […]
People’s Bank, one of the country’s leading banks, marked World Children’s Day and World Elder’s Day, celebrated annually on October 1, by reaffirming its commitment to supporting the children of the nation while offering a range of special benefits to senior citizens. Deputy General Manager Retail Banking A.U.A. Anzar said: “Children represent the future of […]
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have announced that prospective issuers of Green, Social, Sustainable and Sustainability Linked (GSS+) bonds can now apply to receive technical assistance from GGGI. The call for applications has been published on the CSE website and will remain open until 26th October 2026. Through […]
Classic Travel, a longstanding leader in Sri Lanka’s corporate travel sector and the outbound travel arm of the Expolanka Leisure Cluster, has further strengthened its industry standing by securing one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards 2026. With more than three decades of experience serving the evolving travel needs of […]
For a business that depends on moving goods, stock or equipment every day, a vehicle is more than a means of transportation. It is an essential part of the operation. Recognising this need, Toyota Lanka has introduced the Toyota LiteAce Truck and Toyota LiteAce Panel Van to the Sri Lankan market as reliable goods transportation […]