Month: August 2026

BENCHMARK OF EXCELLENCE: HNB CUSTODY AND TRUSTEE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MAKES HISTORY AS SRI LANKA’S FIRST CUSTODY AND TRUSTEE SERVICES PROVIDER TO RECEIVE ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION

(From L-R left ) Christopher Thuraisingham, Senior Manager – Process Excellence,  Waruna Samarakoon ,Senior Manager – Custody & Trustee Services, Tyrone Hannan Executive Vice President – Head of Custody & Trustee Services, Damith Pallewatte, Managing…

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SRI LANKA INSURANCE CORPORATION GENERAL CELEBRATES ‘ONE TEAM, ONE VISION’ SALES EXCELLENCE AT ANNUAL AWARDS 2025

The Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL) team gathered to honour its top-performing sales professionals at the Annual Sales Awards 2025, held under the theme ‘One Team, One Vision’ on 20th August at the…

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US warns of expanded sanctions against Iran and its partners – as it happened

What you need to know AUGUST 25, 2026 – REUTERS The US announced a new economic sanctions plan targeting Iran and its trade partners Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries have a ‘timeline’ to cut business ties…

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5TH EDITION OF WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2026 INVITES APPLICATIONS

The prestigious awards program returns to recognize Sri Lanka’s most outstanding women entrepreneurs August 2026, Colombo – The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has officially announced the launch of WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – Women…

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AIA POWERS SLIBA BEYONDRISK 5K TO INSPIRE WELLNESS ACROSS THE INSURANCE SECTOR

20 Aug 2026 – AIA Insurance Lanka Limited is proud to partner with the Sri Lanka Insurance Brokers’ Association (SLIBA) on BeyondRisk 5K, a landmark wellness initiative designed to unite the insurance industry around wellness…

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CINNAMON GRAND COLOMBO BRINGS THE FLAVOURS AND MELODIES OF JAPAN TOGETHER

Colombo, Sri Lanka – 21 August 2026 – Cinnamon Grand Colombo is set to celebrate Japanese culture through two special experiences this August, bringing together Japanese inspired cuisine and live music performed by an accomplished…

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SAMPATH BANK RECORDS ROBUST HALF YEAR RESULTS WITH PROFIT AFTER TAX OF RS 16.6 BN, REFLECTING 13% YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH

Financial Performance Sampath Bank delivered a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30th June 2026, reporting Total Operating Income of Rs 63.3 Bn, an increase of 17% compared to the corresponding period last…

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SLT-MOBITEL EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH SRI DALADA MALIGAWA FOR OVER A DECADE OF CONNECTIVITY EXCELLENCE

SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, continues to support the preservation of the nation’s cultural heritage while driving digital transformation by extending its partnership as the official ICT service provider to the Sri Dalada…

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PEOPLE’S INSURANCE STRENGTHENS MARKET POSITION WITH 39% GWP AND 63% PBT GROWTH IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2026

People’s Insurance PLC has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2026, with Gross Written Premium (GWP) rising by nearly 39% year-on-year to Rs. 5.21 billion, significantly outperforming the 23% growth recorded by…

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ACCOR MARKS A NEW CHAPTER IN SRI LANKA WITH TWO PULLMAN HOTELS, ADVANCING ITS AMBITIOUS SOUTH ASIA GROWTH STRATEGY

Pullman, the Accor brand built around exchange, makes its debut in Sri Lanka with the opening of Pullman Colombo City Centre and Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa. The dual opening marks a significant milestone for…

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