Category: In Pictures
“Warak Wati Dewarak Nagi Siti Sinhayan Api” Sri Lanka Cricket launches World Cup theme song
Sri Lanka Cricket, under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports and Hon. Minister Harin Fernando – Minister of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports, launched “Warak Wati Dewarak Nagi Siti Sinhayan Api”, a song to rally the country behind the team with the essence of ‘ONE TEAM ONE NATION’ as they prepare to participate in […]
Gany Subramaniam appointed Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Lanka
Allianz today announces the appointment of Gany Subramaniam as the Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd & Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd (Allianz Lanka), overseeing the growth strategy of the business and with overall management responsibility of all Allianz operations in Sri Lanka. Effective 1 June, Gany succeeds Surekha Alles, who leaves Allianz […]
CA Sri Lanka Techno Fair 2019 to unveil digital technologies for businesses
With the onset of the fourth industrial revolution, and with businesses increasingly embracing technology to become more efficient and sustainable, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has organized a ‘Techno Fair’ to introduce the latest digital products and services available for businesses and finance partners. CA Sri Lanka Techno Fair […]
DFCC maintains profitability under volatile market conditions
DFCC’s Total Assets grew by LKR 15,652 million to LKR 390,560 million DFCC recorded Tier 1 and total capital adequacy ratios of 10.34% and 15.45% respectively DFCC’s Core Business recorded a PAT increase of 9%. Profitability Core business of DFCC Bank posted a profit before tax of LKR 1,585 million and profit after tax of […]
Samsung customers can binge on free K-POP & other content via My Galaxy App
In exciting news for Samsung Galaxy customers, K-POP content is now available FREE on My Galaxy App on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Increasing in popularity amongst younger customers, Sri Lanka has a large number of K-POP fans who can now enjoy hours of Korean dramas and K-POP music at their convenience and at no extra cost. […]
Sampath Bank’s Net Interest Income up by 23-pct in Q1 2019
Sampath Bank reported a net interest income of Rs. 10.2 Bn for Q1 2019 reflecting a noteworthy growth of 23.2% over the figure reported in Q1 2018, a significant achievement given the challenging economic conditions that prevailed throughout the period. The bank recorded a profit after tax of Rs. 2.2 Bn, a negative growth over […]
HNB launches its own digital wallet and payment app, Solo eWallet
Laying the foundation for a comprehensive digital payment ecosystem in Sri Lanka, the country’s most innovative bank, Hatton National Bank PLC, announced the launch of its own digital wallet and payment app, HNB Solo. Providing users with complete freedom in digital payments, Solo is designed to empower – enabling complete flexibility to handle any transaction […]
USD 70mn loan facility from IDA to strengthen services of Local Govt Authorities
The International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank has provided a loan facility of USD 70 million to strengthen the service provided by 134 Local Authorities in the Northern, Eastern, North Central and Uva Provinces under the Local Development Support Project (LDSP). The signing of this Loan Agreement took place on Tuesday the May […]
Softlogic Restaurants ranked among Asia’s Best Workplaces in 2019
Softlogic Restaurants Pvt Ltd., part of the Softlogic group of companies, and the Master Franchisee in Sri Lanka for global brands Burger King, Baskin-Robbins and Délifrance, has been ranked among the Best Workplaces in Asia 2019 in the Small & Medium Category by Great Place to Work®, in a major endorsement of the Company’s human […]
CA Sri Lanka Library goes digital giving professionals & students 24/7 access
The library of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) heralded a new era in digital transformation last week, as it launched its e-Library for the benefit of its vast membership. The e-Library will provide thousands of Chartered Accountants, corporate clients and CA students a range of eBooks with the convenience […]
SriLankan appoints new Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Financial Officer
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the prestigious oneworld alliance, has appointed Mr. Joshua Bustos as its Chief Commercial Officer and Mr. Shaminda Samaraweera as its Chief Financial Officer with effect from April this year. Mr. Bustos is an internationally experienced senior level airline executive with over 20 years […]
PwC supports next generation of family businesses via NextGen 2019
During a period of extraordinary transformation, how can the next generation of family businesses play a role in tackling digital disruption and rapid globalization while preserving the values of business?The PricewaterhouseCoopers NextGen offerings have been designed to support next-generation members of successful family businesses across the globe as they acquire knowledge, confidence and leadership skills […]