Banking News & Updates
Rate changes, new products and announcements from across Sri Lanka's banking ecosystem.

ComBank Group takes deposits past Rs. 3 Tn. threshold in solid 6-month performance
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has reiterated its leadership in financial intermediation, becoming the first private sector banking group in Sri Lanka to cross the Rs. 3 trillion threshold in deposits, a new performance benchmark established in the second…

Seylan Bank celebrates 294th 'Pahasara' Library, bringing quality learning resources to Galgamuwa Maha Vidyalaya
Continuing its long-standing commitment to empowering future generations through education, Seylan Bank recently opened its 294th 'Pahasara' Library at Galgamuwa Maha Vidyalaya, Ma…

Pan Asia Bank Crosses Rs. 350 Billion Assets as Half year Profits rises 16% to Rs. 2.5 Billion
Financial Performance Net Interest Income - Rs. 7.07 billion (+13%) Net Fee and Commission Income - Rs. 1.50 billion (+28%) Operating Profit before Taxes on Financial Services - R…

Amãna Bank marks 15th Anniversary with Commemorative Cover and Stamp
Amãna Bank PLC in collaboration with the Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Posts of Sri Lanka launched a Special Commemorative Cover and Stamp in celebration of the Bank’s 15t…

Union Bank Recognises Top Performers at 2Q 2026 UB Heroes Awards
Union Bank celebrated outstanding achievements across the organisation at the UB Heroes Awards for 2Q 2026, a performance-driven initiative designed to recognize and reward employe…

Union Bank Conducts Knowledge Sharing Workshop for the National Entrepreneurship Development Programme
As part of the third phase of the National Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NEDP), Union Bank recently conducted a workshop at its Head Office for participants of the progra…

Seylan Cards Rewards Programme Offers a Chance to Win Return Air Tickets to Malaysia
Seylan Bank has launched its latest Seylan Cards Redeem & Win promotion, giving Seylan Cardholders another exciting reason to make the most of their accumulated reward points. Runn…

Benchmark of Excellence: HNB Custody and Trustee Services Department Makes History as Sri Lanka's First Custody and Trustee Services Provider to Receive ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank, has secured yet another landmark achievement in its commitment to service excellence with the prestigious I…

Port City Colombo: Supporting Sri Lanka’s Next Phase of Global Business Growth
An exclusive Q&A with Senal Seneviratne – Senior Executive Vice President – Corporate Banking, Nations Trust Bank Port City Colombo is positioned to become a regional hub connectin…

Amãna Bank reappointed to facilitate Hajj 2027 Banking Requirements
Following the successful facilitation of banking arrangements for Pilgrims who completed their Hajj in 2026, Amãna Bank has once again been selected by the Department of Muslim Rel…