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HNB and ESOFT Uni launch education loan partnership to transform student opportunities nationwide

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, signed a MoU with ESOFT Uni Pvt Ltd on October 2, 2025, in Colombo, to support Sri Lankan students in pursuing higher education through affordable education loans.

Arpico Welcomes Christmas with Its Signature Christmas Cake Celebration

As the Christmas season draws near, Arpico revealed the spirit of happiness and unity through its highly anticipated Christmas Cake Preparation Ceremony, held recently at its iconic store at Hyde Pak Corner.

For the Sixth Consecutive Year Barista and SOS Childrens Villages Sri Lanka Join Forces to Spread Hope This Christmas

Barista Coffee Lanka and SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka proudly announced the return of their much-loved “Share a Meal” campaign, marking its sixth consecutive year since its launch in 2019.

Emirates Group collaborates with OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption and innovation

Emirates and OpenAI have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance AI adoption and innovation across the airline.

WealthTrust Securities Announces Rs. 500mn IPO to further strengthen its Core Capital Buffer

WealthTrust Securities Limited (WTS), one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank Primary Dealers licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, today announced its intention to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Ordinary Voting Shares, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory and long-term capital strengthening strategy.

Janashakthi Finance reinforces social impact commitment with 44th anniversary community initiative

Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) celebrated its 44th Anniversary with a meaningful community initiative, “Celebrating Strength. Sharing Love.”, held at St. Mary’s Home for the Elderly, Colombo 10.

Seylan Bank Crowned Best Bank for Customer Experience 2025 by Euromoney

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, has been named Best Bank for Customer Experience 2025 by Euromoney, one of the world’s most respected financial publications.

ComBank celebrates pensioners with a dedicated event in Gampaha

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of senior citizens by organising a dedicated day to celebrate and honour pensioners.

Sampath Bank at the Forefront of National Transport Modernisation through New Digital Fare System

Sampath Bank at the Forefront of National Transport Modernisation through New Digital Fare System Image

Sampath Bank PLC is advancing a major national milestone through the commencement of the pilot phase of Sri Lanka’s Bus Fare Digitalisation Project, implemented in collaboration with Ceylon Business Appliances (Pvt) Ltd and Nimbus Venture (Pvt) Ltd.

NDB Recognised Among Sri Lankas Best at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) continues to reinforce its leadership in corporate reporting, having once again been honoured at the prestigious CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025.