Banking News & Updates
Rate changes, new products and announcements from across Sri Lanka's banking ecosystem.
National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited issues milestone 2,000th Credit Guarantee to Commercial Bank
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reinforced its market leadership under the National Credit Guarantee Scheme, having disbursed the highest total loan amount among all participatin…
DFCC Bank’s Future Ready Sri Lanka Forum Explores the Country’s Economic Landscape
DFCC Bank recently convened Future Ready Sri Lanka: Resilience, Competitiveness and Digital Transformation, bringing together leaders in economics, investment, digital government a…
DFCC Bank and SLBFE Help Migrant Workers Turn Overseas Earnings into Homes
DFCC Bank has partnered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to introduce the Ethera Diriya Housing Loan Scheme, helping Sri Lankan migrant workers invest their…
DFCC Bank Named Sri Lanka’s Best Cash Management Bank for 2026 by The Asian Banker
DFCC Bank has been named the Best Cash Management Bank in Sri Lanka for 2026 by The Asian Banker, recognising the Bank’s growing transaction banking capabilities and its continued…
DFCC Bank-Powered 1333 Bikeathon Concludes on World Suicide Prevention Day, Taking the 1333 Lifeline Across Sri Lanka
After 13 days and 1,333 kilometres across Sri Lanka, the riders of the 1333 Bikeathon reached Viharamahadevi Park on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day. The ride had ended.…
Union Bank partners with SLBFE to promote “Ethera Diriya’ Housing Loans
Union Bank reinforced its commitment to overseas Sri Lankan workers by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to promote the…
Hayleys Mobility Partners with HDFC Bank to Offer Flexible Vehicle Financing
Hayleys Mobility Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka to provide customers with convenient financing solutions across its growi…
Union Bank Opens Second ATM/CDM in Trincomalee to Enhance Customer Convenience
Union Bank opened its 2nd ATM/CDM in Trincomalee recently. The new cash point offering 24×7 cash deposits and withdrawals and is conveniently located at Uppuveli providing easy acc…
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…