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TIN now needed to open a bank account in Sri Lanka from 1 November: how to get yours free
සිංහලෙන් කියවන්න: TIN අංකය ගැන සිංහල ලිපිය From 1 November 2026, banks and financial institutions in Sri Lanka must see a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate bef…
නොවැම්බර් 1 සිට බැංකු ගිණුමක් විවෘත කිරීමට TIN අංකය අවශ්යයි: එය නොමිලේ ලබා ගන්නේ කෙසේද?
Read in English: TIN needed to open a bank account from 1 November 2026 නොවැම්බර් 1 වන දින සිට, ශ්රී ලංකාවේ බැංකු සහ මූල්ය ආයතන ඔබට ගිණුමක් විවෘත කිරීමට හෝ ක්රෙඩිට් කාඩ්පතක් නික…
SDB Bank Appoints Banking Veteran Manoj Akmeemana as Chief Executive Officer
Manoj Akmeemana Chief Executive Officer - SDB bank SDB bank has announced the appointment of Manoj Akmeemana as its Chief Executive Officer, placing a highly respected banker with…
CDB and Micro Cars Partner to Accelerate Enhanced Vehicle Accessibility
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Micro Cars Ltd to introduce exclusive financial solutions customized specifically fo…
People’s Leasing Triumphs at CSE Masterminds Quiz 2026, Winning Leasing & Finance Category
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) has emerged as the winner in the Leasing & Finance Category at the 8th edition of the CSE Masterminds Quiz 2026, organized by the Colombo Stock…
Alliance Finance Receives GHG Statement Verification from Sri Lanka Climate Fund
Alliance Finance Company PLC has received its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Statement Verification Certificate from the Sri Lanka Climate Fund (Pvt) Ltd (SLCF) under the Ministry of Environ…
MBSL Kekirawa Branch Re-opens with New Look
Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka and Finance PLC (MBSL) recently extended its new design and look to its Kekirawa Branch to provide customers with a redefined finance experience.…
People’s Leasing Company among Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Most Valuable Brands
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank financial institution and flagship subsidiary of People’s Bank, has been recognized among the top 100 most valuab…
People’s Leasing Company Joins Hands to Save a Life
As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of People’s Leasing, which has remained steadfastly committed to social welfare and corporate responsibility, a blood donation campaign…