Category: Banking and Finance
CSE and DFCC Bank Forge Strategic Partnership through New MOU
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with the aim of enhancing the facilitation of Inward Investment Accounts (IIAs) for non-resident foreign individuals (FIs) in Sri Lanka. This collaboration will enable FIs to request IIAs when opening Central Depository Systems (CDS) accounts via the CSE […]
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Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Sri Lanka-based UB Finance PLC (UBF) to Negative from Stable and affirmed its National Long-Term Rating at ‘BB(lka)’.
ComBank announces special concessions on foreign university payments
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced a series of attractive concessions for students making payments to foreign universities in the next three months. The Bank said it would slash the initial telegraphic transfer (TT) charges by half for Sri Lankans opening new student files before 30th November 2024, and reduce the interest rate by […]
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Fitch Ratings has assigned DFCC Bank PLC’s (A-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated senior unsecured listed green bonds of up to LKR2.5 billion an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘A-(EXP)(lka)’.
HNB’s Rating Unaffected by Proposed Acquisition of Alfalah’s Bangladesh Business: Fitch Ratings
Hatton National Bank’s potential acquisition of Bank Alfalah Limited’s Bangladesh operations is unlikely to affect the Sri Lankan bank’s ratings, says Fitch Ratings. Full Statement Hatton National Bank PLC’s (HNB; A(lka)/Stable) potential acquisition of Bank Alfalah Limited’s (BAFL) Bangladesh operations is unlikely to affect the Sri Lankan bank’s ratings, says Fitch Ratings. We believe the […]
IFC Launches First-of-its-kind Program to Support Financial Institutions in Addressing Financial Abuse
To support financial institutions in addressing financial abuse, IFC today launched ‘Empower Finance’, an 18-month program implemented with support from the Government of Australia. Through this initiative, IFC will convene nine financial institutions across five countries collectively serving more than 30 million customers in Asia and the Pacific and global experts in financial-abuse prevention to […]
Union Bank Unveils Upgraded UBgo Mobile App as Part of Digital Transformation Agenda
Union Bank is excited to announce the launch of the upgraded UBgo mobile app, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s digital transformation agenda. This upgrade is a testament to Union Bank’s commitment to transforming lives through customer-centric digital innovations. The enhanced UBgo app introduces a host of new features designed to offer a more […]
Seylan Bank Relaunches New Factoring Financial Services to Enterprising Businesses
Seylan Bank has expanded their comprehensive suite of financial services with Seylan Factoring, a means for clients to raise funds by trading outstanding trade receivables. Unlike traditional lending, which may consider a broader range of factors and sources for repayment, factoring is primarily dependent on the receivables’ quality and collection for setting up the facility. […]
ComBank leads the Home Loan market, supporting Sri Lankan home builders
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has emerged as the biggest supporter of the dreams of home builders in Sri Lanka, achieving market leadership in the ‘Home Loans’ sector. The Bank has announced that its home loans portfolio grew to Rs 72.965 billion as at 31st March 2024, and achieved the number 1 place. Notably, Commercial […]
Union Bank Appoints Dilshan Rodrigo as New Chief Executive Officer
Union Bank announced the appointment of Mr. Dilshan Rodrigo as its new Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective 16 August 2024. With an impressive career spanning over two decades in the banking sector, Mr. Rodrigo’s appointment signifies a transformative moment for the bank. Under his leadership, Union Bank aims to navigate the evolving landscape of Sri Lanka’s […]
ComBank raises Rs 22.54 bn from shareholders via biggest rights issue by a local bank
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has announced that it has successfully completed the largest rights issue to date by a bank in Sri Lanka, raising Rs 22.54 billion to increase the Tier I and total capital of the Bank to accommodate and facilitate future business growth. The Bank offered holders of ordinary voting as […]
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In the latest series of the RIUNIT podcast hosted by Roshan Madawela, distinguished economists Prof. Howard Nicholas and Prof. Jayati Ghosh, delve deeply into the rapidly changing economic and geopolitical environment, examining both local and global economic orders. By questioning popular narratives, they provide insightful analysis and perspectives on the complex forces shaping our world […]