Have you thought about your retirement? Or has planning for it seemed so complicated and overwhelming that you put it aside for later? If so, then you are not alone. Most people find planning for retirement an expensive task with tons of paperwork, l

Spreading the thoughts of showing Sri Lanka the path to achieving enduring success, Union Assurance (UA) has taken steps to launch a special brand awareness programme, which commenced its activation programmes throughout the island from October 9 and

The International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) issued a new insurance contracts standard, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 17 Insurance Contracts. Ernst & Young (EY) finds that this will trigger a landmark shift in the finan

Marking a milestone in its 56 years long history, People’s Bank recently opened its 100th self-banking unit in the People’s Bank Trincomalee regional head office premises.

LB Finance, Sri Lanka’s pioneer in innovative financial services, recently relocated its Gampola City branch. It is now at No: 66, Nawalapitiya Road, Gampola. This occasion was graced by Executive Directors Niroshan Udage and March Perera and t

Visa, the global leader in digital payments technology, recently announced an independent study conducted by Roubini Thought Lab and commissioned by Visa, examining the economic impact of increasing the use of digital payments in major cities around

Sri Lanka’s most digitally innovative bank, HNB PLC, announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Centre of Aspiration, a new centralized unit within the bank dedicated solely to manage the bank’s debt collection operations.

Launched in 1991, Seylan Tikiri is the pioneer in minor savings accounts and is evolving rapidly with innovative services to cater to the diverse needs of its vast customer base.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced it will keep more than 50 branches open for business on Wednesday, 18th October, a public and bank holiday in respect of Deepavali |Festival Day. The Commercial Bank branches that will operate on that day i

Sri Lanka Insurance opened a new branch at Tangalle recently in order to provide more efficient and speedier services to the people of the area.

The issuer rating of SL[A-] with stable outlook was reaffirmed for First Capital Holdings PLC (First Capital) by ICRA Lanka Ltd, a subsidiary of ICRA Ltd, a group company of Moody’s Investors Service. ICRA Lanka also reaffirmed the issuer ratin

NDB introduced ‘Business Class’, a solution for businesses where access to an exclusive range of financial solutions is simply given by having a current account facility.

Virtusa Corporation announced that it has been recognized among the leading global financial technology providers in the 2017 IDC Fintech Rankings. 

HSBC has been named Best Overall International Bank for Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the inaugural Asiamoney New Silk Road Finance Awards, reflecting the bank’s commitment to being the leading financial partner to clients engaged in Belt a

In Sri Lanka, it is an essential legal requirement that every motor vehicle on the road be equipped with at least a third party insurance cover. This requires that motor vehicle owners approach an established and reputed insurance company to acquire

HDFC Bank, once again, recognized and rewarded its dedicated staff, at the recently concluded Annual Awards Ceremony for 2016 held at Grand Monarch, Thalawathugoda. 

Amãna Bank has commenced a remittance promotion thereby giving customers the chance of doubling their remittance sent by their loved ones living abroad.

REUTERS: Financial watchdogs in Europe and Asia are investigating Standard Chartered PLC over the transfer of US $ 1.4 billion of private bank client assets from Guernsey to Singapore ahead of new tax transparency rules, according to a source familia

EY has been recognized as a leader for digital strategy and agency services consulting in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions by the IDC MarketScape: Digital Strategy and Agency Services 2017 Vendor Assessment results.

With its ‘brand affluence’ product range having already become the benchmark for omni-channel banking in Sri Lanka’s financial technology (Fintech) sector, Colombo-based Fortunaglobal has set its sights on innovating for the global

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced it will provide its internet payment gateway (IPG) facility to support a new e-commerce platform in  Sri Lanka.

ACCU Forum 2017 of Association of Asian Confederation of Credit Union was held at Galadari Hotel, Colombo recently and it was proudly co-sponsored by one of the island’s most reputed institutes, Sanasa.

Cargills Bank Limited opened its newest branch in Ratnapura within the Cargills Food City premises at the Municipal Commercial Complex conveniently located in the heart of the town. The new Cargills Bank branch was declared open by Chief Guest, Cargi

Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank finance company People’s Leasing and Finance PLC (PLC) tied up with Toyota Lanka for promoting Toyota Vehicles.

Sarvodaya Development Finance Limited, the pioneer in micro-finance in Sri Lanka, recently entered into a technology partnership with the national mobile service provider, Mobitel.

Banks have been the cornerstone of economic growth and national development for over eight centuries. Their contribution towards the promotion of economic activity within a nation and across borders is unparalleled. 

On Children’s Day 2017, celebrated in Sri Lanka on October 1st, don’t just spend money on toys or treats, instead take a serious decision to invest in your children’s dreams, and enable them to take a significant step forward in ach

Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed the national long-term ratings on five small and mid-sized Sri Lankan banks. The banks are Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB), Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC), Union Bank of Colombo PLC (UB), SANASA Development Bank

REUTERS: The number of banks in Iran should at least halve over the next six years, with closures and mergers needed to modernise an industry laden with toxic loans, one of the country’s top bankers said.

DFCC Bank has initiated a special series of workshops named ‘Vardhana Sahaya Hamuwa’ to nurture the growth of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka.