SDB BANK OPENS BUSINESS CENTRE AT UNION PLACE TO EXPAND CORPORATE AND BUSINESS BANKING SERVICES
Colombo, Sri Lanka: SDB bank has strengthened its business banking footprint with the opening of its new Business Centre at 167, Union Place, Colombo 02, a strategic move aimed at expanding its presence within one of Colombo’s most prominent commercial districts. The relocation reflects the Bank’s continued focus on delivering specialised financial solutions, strengthening relationships with corporate clients, and providing greater accessibility to businesses, professionals and high-net-worth customers.
Located in the heart of Colombo’s business hub, the new SDB bank Business Centre has been established to bring the Bank closer to corporate decision-makers, mid-sized and large enterprises, institutional clients and mass affluent individuals. As a purpose-driven organisation, SDB bank envisions the Business Centre as a platform to connect these stakeholders more meaningfully with Sri Lanka’s national development by channelling their investments towards community upliftment, entrepreneurship development and the strengthening of the country’s SME sector. The enhanced location is also expected to support deeper engagement with Sri Lanka’s business community while creating new opportunities to expand the Bank’s corporate and business banking portfolio.
The Business Centre offers a comprehensive suite of tailored banking solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses. These include customised lending and deposit facilities, dedicated relationship management, short-term investment and money market solutions, and exclusive digital banking packages that help businesses manage their financial operations more efficiently. Customers will also benefit from personalised advisory services delivered by experienced banking professionals who understand the unique requirements of each business.
Beyond strengthening corporate banking relationships, the new location enables SDB bank to better serve professionals, mass-affluent customer segments and the growing business community within the surrounding commercial district. The Bank also plans to further enhance customer engagement through dedicated business development initiatives, digital banking adoption and integrated financial solutions that support long-term business growth.
Commenting on the opening, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SDB bank, Manoj Akmeemana, said, “The opening of the SDB Business Centre at Union Place represents an important step in strengthening our business banking proposition and bringing our expertise closer to Sri Lanka’s corporate community. By combining personalised relationship management, tailored financial solutions and advanced digital capabilities, we are well positioned to support businesses of every scale as they pursue sustainable growth while building long-term banking partnerships founded on trust, accessibility and value. Let this Business Centre stand as a symbol of our ambition, our commitment to excellence and our confidence in the future.”
The opening of the SDB Business Centre reinforces the Bank’s commitment to delivering customer-centric banking solutions while supporting the evolving financial needs of Sri Lanka’s corporate and business sector.
About SDB bank:
A future-ready bank dedicated to offering customer-centric and comprehensive support tailored to each individual’s needs, SDB bank is a licensed specialised bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, listed on the Main Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange and rated BB+(lka) by Fitch Ratings. Through its network of 93 branches island-wide, the Bank provides a comprehensive range of financial services to its Retail, SME, Cooperative and Business Banking clients across the country. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are deeply ingrained in SDB bank’s ethos, with a steadfast focus on uplifting local communities and businesses through sustainable practices. The Bank is particularly committed to promoting women’s empowerment, the sustainable development of SMEs and digital inclusion, aiming to propel Sri Lanka to new heights.