Category: Banking and Finance
ComBank allows credit cardholders to settle balances with any debit/credit card
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has introduced another first in online banking in Sri Lanka, making it possible for the Bank’s Credit Card holders to settle outstanding card balances via its Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) using another local bank Debit or Credit Card. The facility allows Commercial Bank Credit Card holders to make online payments […]
Finance Ministry says Asite Talwatte appointed as a Director of NSB
Asite Talwatte, a top professional and a veteran in the Corporate world has been appointed to the Board of National Savings Bank by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs. Mr.Talwatte joined Ernst & Young where he worked in Assurance, Business Risk and Advisory Services for 37 years prior to his retirement in March 2016. […]
‘s Hattion National Bank 9 month Group PAT at Rs14.5Bn
Nov 15, 2018 (LBO) – Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of 14.5 billion rupees at Group level for the nine months to September 2018 recording a growth of 23 percent YoY. The Bank’s PAT for the period amounted to 13.1 billion rupees growing by 21 percent YoY. The Bank said […]
Vallibel Finance pre-tax profits grow by 28.2-pct to Rs.1.03Bn
Vallibel Finance PLC returned yet another impressive report card with profits before tax (PBT) for the six months ending September, 2018 reaching a record high of Rs. 1.03 Billion. Acclaimed as one of the most respected finance companies in Sri Lanka, the name-bearer of the Vallibel Group continued its now customary outstanding financial performance with […]
Sri Lanka CB Chief confident of meeting debt repayment targets in 2019
Nov 14, 2018 (LBO) – Political uncertainty will not have an impact on Sri Lanka’s debt repayment preparations for 2019, the Central Bank Governor said. “Despite the uncertainty we have been operating with business as usual, ” Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Governor, Central Bank told reporters in Colombo, Wednesday. “CB is ready to cover the January 15th […]
Central Bank warns public to be attentive to financial scams/ phishing emails
Nov 14, 2018 (LBO) – The attention of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has been drawn to recent grievances received from the general public regarding financial scams spreading through phishing emails/ social media messages. Issuing a statement the bank said it has noticed that the image of the Head Office building, the Logo […]
Commercial Bank weathers external challenges to post strong 9-month results
Sri Lanka’s benchmark private bank, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has demonstrated its resilience in adverse conditions, weathering the twin challenges of high taxes and impairment charges to post a healthy growth in most key performance indicators at the end of the third quarter of 2018. The Bank’s gross income surpassed the Rs 100 billion […]
Sampath Bank surpasses Rs.14 Bn mark in pre-tax profit
Sampath Bank achieved Rs.14.2 billion in Profit Before Tax (PBT) within the first 3 quarters of 2018, 20.3% higher than the PBT of Rs.11.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period in the previous year. This is a significant achievement particularly given the challenging macroeconomic conditions that were seen throughout this period. Profit After Tax (PAT) […]
AIA Insurance partners with Sampath Bank to facilitate premium payments
AIA Insurance Lanka has entered into a strategic partnership with Sampath Bank on insurance premium payments to enhance customer convenience. Appointing Sampath Bank as its payments channel in Sri Lanka, AIA has opened up a wide mix of the Bank’s physical and digital touchpoints to its policyholders and Wealth Planners. They will now be able […]
Nations Trust Bank records post-tax profit of Rs.2, 918Mn
Nov 02, 2018 (LBO) – The Bank closed the nine months ending 30th September 2018 with a post-tax profit of Rs.2, 918Mn with standing multiple challenges as witnessed across the industry with increasing non-performing loans, tightening of liquidity and moderating credit growth which particularly hindered the performance for the quarter. The Bank realigned its resources in […]
Foreign Minister meets Heads of Mission of SAARC countries
(PRESS RELEASE) – Foreign Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama met the Ambassadors and High Commissioners of SAARC countries and their representatives at his office today (31). Heads of Mission and their representatives of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Maldives and Pakistan were present on this occasion to discuss matters of mutual interest. The Secretary to the Ministry […]
Seylan Bank records profit-after-tax of Rs. 3.1 Bn in 3Q 2018
The Bank closed the 9 months ending 30th September 2018 with a post-tax profit of Rs.3,138 Million, a moderate growth of 4.5 % over the corresponding period last year in the backdrop of challenging market conditions. The Bank increased its Net Interest Income and recorded a commendable growth of 14.4% to reach Rs. 13,013 Million […]