People’s Bank’s digital and diversity-focus receives Euromoney recognition

People’s Bank has once again asserted its leadership in Sri Lanka’s financial sector by being named as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Diversity and Inclusion and Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. 

These dual accolades underscore the bank’s sustained commitment to digital transformation and its pioneering efforts in fostering an inclusive, people-first banking culture.

For over 30 years, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence celebrate institutions that exemplify outstanding performance, innovation and strategic foresight within the global financial industry. The recognition earned by People’s Bank reflects the bank’s continued progress in aligning operational excellence with social responsibility.

People’s Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando stated, “We are privileged to receive this global recognition from Euromoney, which affirms our strategic focus on embedding diversity and accelerating digital innovation across the organisation. These awards are a reflection of our core values and our vision to deliver equitable, accessible and world-class banking services to all Sri Lankans.”

People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka added, “Our investment in digital platforms and inclusive practices is driven by a long-term strategy to future-proof the bank while ensuring financial services remain accessible to every segment of society. These achievements are the result of our teams’ unwavering commitment to placing people at the heart of everything we do.”