ComBank dominates LMDs 2025 Gala with the highest number of awards

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon reaffirmed its status as one of Sri Lanka’s top corporate entities when it led the field with six awards at the prestigious LMD Awards Night 2025.

Sampath Bank Leads Rs 33.5Bn Syndicated Loan Facility for Ceylon Electricity Board

Sampath Bank has successfully led a landmark syndicated loan of Rs. 33.5 billion for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), together with Nations Trust Bank and Pan Asia Bank.

Nations Trust Bank to acquire HSBCs Retail Banking Business in Sri Lanka

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) is pleased to announce the signing of a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Retail Banking business in Sri Lanka.

First Capital Holdings PLCs Rs. 3Bn Debenture Issue oversubscribed on opening day

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and Sri Lanka’s pioneering full-service investment institution, the debenture issue of Rs. 3.0Bn was open for subscription on 23rd September 2025, which was oversubscribed on the very same day.

NDB Bank Hosts Exporter Forum in Kandy to Strengthen Sri Lankas Export Growth Image

NDB Bank Hosts Exporter Forum in Kandy to Strengthen Sri Lankas Export Growth

NDB Bank reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lankan exporters by hosting another successful Exporter Forum in Kandy.

SDB bank Clinches First Ever SLIM Digis Award for Fathers Day Campaign

SDB bank is proud to announce its first win at the prestigious SLIM Digis 2.5 Awards, securing the Silver Award in the category of Best Use of Digital in Corporate Branding for its heartfelt Father’s Day campaign 2024, “Rahasin Ithirikala Adarayak.”

Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund Delivers 12.3% in 2025

Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:31

Mr. Dulindra Fernando CFA

Ceylon Asset Management (CAM) announced that its flagship Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund (CDBF) has delivered a USD return of 12.30% year-to-date as of 14 September 2025, reflecting renewed investor confidence in Sri Lanka’s Sovereign Bonds.

HNB and Visa launch HNB Accept at Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, launched HNB Accept, a game-changing new feature on the HNB Mobile Banking app, powered by Visa, that turns any compatible smartphone into a secure mobile point-of-sale (mPOS), enabling every HNB customer to now receive digital payments with ease.

First Capital and Hatch partner to launch First Capital Startup Nation

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, has stepped forward as the title sponsor of First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch, a transformative programme that connects investors with Sri Lanka’s most promising startups.

Seylan Bank Finances Phase II of 10 MW Solar Power Project by Windforce and Vidullanka

Seylan Bank PLC recently announced its role as the sole financing partner for the 10 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in Navatkadu, Batticaloa, promoted by Sooryashakthi (Pvt) Ltd, a company jointly owned by Windforce PLC and Vidullanka PLC, two of Sri Lanka’s most prominent renewable energy players.

CDB Rings Bell at Colombo Stock Exchange Marking 30th Anniversary

Reiterating its presence in financial excellence and innovation, leading NBFI in Sri Lanka Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) marked its 30th anniversary celebrations by ringing the bell to start the trading day at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 9th September.