NDB Bank secures top domestic ranking as SL’s Best Trade Finance Bank at Euromoney 2026

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 overall domestic ranking among the local banks. 
This prestigious recognition, determined through votes from corporate clients, underscores the confidence placed in NDB by businesses across the country and reaffirms the bank’s commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s trade and export ecosystem through innovative, future-ready financial solutions.
Presented by Euromoney, a globally respected authority in banking and financial market intelligence, the award reflects direct feedback from corporate clients, exporters and international trade-focused enterprises. Its client voted nature makes the accolade particularly significant, signalling strong endorsement from organisations that rely on NDB’s trade finance solutions daily. Achieving the top domestic position highlights the bank’s ability to deliver reliability, strategic value and consistency in a rapidly changing global trade environment.
NDB Bank Director and CEO Kelum Edirisinghe stated, “Being named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank and securing the number one domestic ranking is both an honour and a responsibility. Trade finance is fundamental to our economy, especially for the exporters and growth-driven enterprises. This recognition, driven by the voice of our clients, validates the strength of our transactional banking capabilities, the expertise of our teams and our commitment to delivering solutions that are resilient, responsive and globally connected. We remain focused on enabling Sri Lankan businesses to compete confidently in international markets while navigating evolving trade dynamics.”
NDB’s success is underpinned by its comprehensive suite of transaction banking and trade finance solutions, designed to support businesses across the full trade lifecycle. The bank’s dedicated Client Services Unit, supported by specialised transaction banking sales teams operating islandwide, ensures clients receive personalised attention, rapid turnaround and seamless support. 
With extended service hours and streamlined processing frameworks, NDB provides businesses with the operational agility required to manage time-sensitive trade transactions efficiently.