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

Fixed Deposit Rates in Sri Lanka: How to Compare Banks & Finance Companies (Including Senior Citizen Rates)
If you're searching for the best fixed deposit rates in Sri Lanka — whether from licensed banks or finance companies like MBSL, Richard Pieris Finance, CBC Finance, Singer Finance,…

Personal Loans in Sri Lanka: How to Get an Easy, Quick Loan Without Overpaying
Searching for an easy personal loan in Sri Lanka? Whether you need Rs. 100,000 for an emergency or several million for a big purchase, the difference between the cheapest and most…

Credit Card Comparison Sri Lanka: Annual Fees, Rewards and How to Choose
Comparing credit cards in Sri Lanka — from no-annual-fee starter cards to premium cards like the HNB Visa Signature — comes down to a handful of numbers that banks don't always put…

AnybanQ.lk Showcases FinTech Innovations at National Workshop for Sri Lanka’s US$5 Billion Digital Export Roadmap
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — AnybanQ.lk, a leading local FinTech innovator, was recently invited to showcase its cutting-edge financial technology solutions at the landmark national worksh…

HNB reaches Rs 2.5 Tn asset milestone, marking a strong start to 2026
Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director / CEO, HNB Against a backdrop of heightened economic volatility, the Bank recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 9.95 Bn in Q1 2026, reflectin…

Central Bank of Sri Lanka launches the Complaint Management System for Financial Consumers
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announces the launch of an online Complaint Management System (CMS) marking a significant step to facilitate the submission of complaints and g…

Dr. Binod Chaudhary Champions Global Business Leadership at the SLID Chairman & CEO Forum
Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of CG Corp Global and Nepal’s preeminent billionaire, shared profound insights on navigating the complexities of global business leadership at Chairma…

Seylan Bank nurtures a future of financial literacy with its 291st ‘Pahasara’ Library at A/Buddhangala Central College
Seylan Bank PLC marked another milestone in its flagship Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives by opening its 291st ‘Pahasara’ Library at A/Buddhangala Central Co…

Pan Asia Bank records highest ever quarterly Deposits and Advances growth in Q1 2026; Profit Before Tax rises 13% to Rs. 1.65 Bn
Financial Performance Net Interest Income - Rs. 3.41 billion (+12%) Net Fee and Commission Income - Rs. 0.77 billion (+55%) Operating Profit before Taxes on Financial Services - R…