Year: 2026

SEYLAN BANK APPOINTS KRISHAN THILAKARATNE AS DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

Seylan Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Krishan Thilakaratne, Non‑Executive Director, as the Deputy Chairman of the Board with effect from 17th August 2026. Mr. Thilakaratne was appointed as a Non-Executive Director to…

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KINGS HOSPITAL COLOMBO INTRODUCES SSI MANTRA 3.0 TO ADVANCE ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY IN SRI LANKA

Kings Hospital Colombo has introduced the SSI Mantra 3.0 robotic surgical system, strengthening its capacity to deliver advanced, minimally invasive procedures and expanding local access to precision-led surgical care. The addition marks a significant step…

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CEYLON CHAMBER’S SLANZBC DELEGATION TAKES SRI LANKAN BUSINESSES TO AUSTRALIA

A business delegation to Australia led by the Ceylon Chamber’s Sri Lanka–Australia–New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) opened new avenues for trade, investment and institutional cooperation, following engagements with Australian parliamentarians, government agencies, trade bodies and…

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HNB PLC AND IESL SIGN MOU TO EXTEND EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL BENEFITS TO SRI LANKA’S ENGINEERING COMMUNITY

From (L – R) HNB Senior Executive – Employee Banking Roshani Ranasinghe, Vice President – Agri Business Deepal Udukumbura Assistant Vice President – Business Development Samuddika Mendis, Executive Vice President / Head of Network Business Supun Dias,…

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HNB REPORTS STRONG FIRST-HALF GROWTH WITH RS 224 BN INCREASE IN ADVANCES

Balance Sheet crosses key milestones amid strong business growth Loan book grew by 15% in 1H 2026 Asset Quality holds firm with Net Stage 3 at 1.17% Liquidity and Capital Strength continue to support Growth…

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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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