Banking News & Updates
Rate changes, new products and announcements from across Sri Lanka's banking ecosystem.
Fixed deposit rate changes on 6 November 2026: 1 institution
AnyBanQ checks every bank's and finance company's published fixed deposit rates each day. On 6 November 2026, CBC Finance changed its rates (2 rates up, 4 down). Rates are % per year, interest paid at maturity, before the 10% withholding tax. CBC Finance · Fix…
Rupee today: US dollar at Rs 332.79 (Central Bank), 6 November 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate for the US dollar was Rs 332.79 on 5 November 2026, up Rs 0.15 from Rs 332.64 on 4 November 2026 (the rupee weaker). Other indicativ…
Alliance Finance Company PLC is set to raise up to Rs. 1 billion through Sri Lanka’s first Orange Bond—directing capital toward women-led enterprises, MSME climate financing, and inclusive value-chain growth. A meaningful step toward measurable gender-equality impact.
Board approves up to 10 m listed, rated, unsecured three-year Bonds at Rs. 100 each Proceeds for MSME value chain and climate financing, microfinance for women-led enterprises MD R…
Alliance Finance and LeMS partners to make Electric Three-Wheeler Conversions more accessible.
October 2026, Colombo Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lanka E-Mobility Solutions (Pvt) Ltd (LeMS) to make the conversion of…
Amana Bank Invites Children to the Second Edition of ‘My Future, My Dream’ All Island Essay Competition
Amana Bank invites children to dream, imagine and express their aspirations, as it brings back its ‘My Future, My Dream’ All Island Essay Competition. Endorsed by the Ministry of E…
Partnerships for Social Inclusion and Equity: Unlocking Potential Through Opportunity
Partnerships for Social Inclusion and Equity: Unlocking Potential Through Opportunity By Paduma Subasinghe Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer, DFCC Bank Across…
DFCC Bank Relocates Peradeniya Branch, Enhancing Banking Convenience
New, more spacious premises strengthen access to personal and business banking services across the greater Kandy region DFCC Bank has relocated its Peradeniya Branch to No. 554, Pe…
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Fixed deposit rate changes on 5 November 2026: 2 institutions
AnyBanQ checks every bank's and finance company's published fixed deposit rates each day. On 5 November 2026, Amãna Bank, LCB Finance changed their rates (4 rates up, 1 down). Rate…
Rupee today: US dollar at Rs 332.41 (Central Bank), 5 November 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate for the US dollar was Rs 332.41 on 28 October 2026, up Rs 0.09 from Rs 332.31 on 27 October 2026 (the rupee weaker). Other indicativ…