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

DFCC Aloka Partners with WCIC for Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026
21 August 2026, Colombo, Sri Lanka: Women entrepreneurs building businesses across Sri Lanka will once again be recognised through the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awa…

DFCC BANK RECOGNISED FOR GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY AT ICC EMERGING ASIA BANKING AWARDS 2026
DFCC Bank has won two country awards at the 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2026, receiving Best Performance on Growth - Sri Lanka and Best Performance on Profitabi…

Alliance Finance Secures Two Gold Awards at BestWeb Awards 2026
Colombo - Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has secured two prestigious Gold Awards at the BestWeb Awards 2026, hosted by the LK Domain Registry, reaffirming the Company's growing…

HNB FINANCE wins BestWeb.lk recognition for second consecutive year
HNB FINANCE PLC has been named the Most Popular Finance & Insurance Website at the BestWeb.lk 2026 Awards, securing recognition in the category for the second consecutive year. The…

ComBank showcases global first in digital banking architecture with Axonect at DTW Ignite 2026
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken centre stage at a leading global technology forum in Copenhagen, becoming part of a groundbreaking industry-first that demonstrates how cutt…

Union Bank recognised among Sri Lanka’s Top 20 Women-Friendly Workplaces
Union Bank has been recognised at the Satyn Women-Friendly Workplace Awards 2026 for the second consecutive time, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to building a diverse, inclusive…

HNB reports strong first-half growth with Rs 224 Bn increase in advances
Navigating a period of economic volatility and inflationary pressures, HNB Group reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 22.5 Bn for the six months ended June 2026, while the Bank…

ComBank partners SolarRay Energy to expand access to green financing for solar solutions
Driven by its commitment to providing sustainable financial solutions for its customers, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SolarRay Ener…

Commercial Bank named Sri Lanka’s Strongest Banking Brand with prestigious AAA rating by Brand Finance
Reflecting its unwavering stability and the enduring trust of customers, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again reaffirmed its leadership as Sri Lanka’s Strongest Banking Brand i…
