Amãna Bank partners with Bristol Institute to Empower Students through flexible financing

Exchanging the understanding between Amãna Bank and Bristol Institute of Business Management (BIBM)
From Left: Riyaz Noor – Head of Retail Financing of Amana Bank, Dilshad Jiffry – Chief Operating Officer of Bristol Institute, Yadhava Prasath – Manager of Bristol Institute (Sales & Marketing).

Amãna Bank has partnered with the Bristol Institute of Business Management (BIBM) to offer people-friendly education financing solutions for students enrolling to the undergraduate and postgraduate programs from the University of the West of England (UWE) – UK. This collaboration aims to enhance access to quality higher education by providing flexible and affordable financial support tailored to meet the diverse needs of students pursuing academic and professional excellence.

As a result of this partnership students can enrol with BIBM for their MBA, MSc, LLM and undergraduate programs while Amãna Bank offers education financing up to LKR 5 million, with flexible repayment terms of up to five years, competitive instalments, and the option for students to apply jointly with their parents.

Speaking on the partnership, Siddeeque Akbar, Vice President – Retail Banking and Marketing, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Bristol Institute to support students in achieving their academic goals. This initiative reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of professionals by making quality education accessible through flexible and affordable financing solutions.”

Dilshad Jiffry, Chief Operating Officer of Bristol Institute, added, “This partnership with Amãna Bank provides a valuable opportunity for our students to focus on their studies without the burden of financial stress. It is a testament to our dedication to creating pathways for academic and professional success.”

Students and professionals seeking to advance their careers through globally recognized qualifications can now leverage this exclusive education financing solution. Customers can conveniently apply for financing through the Bank’s online financing portal https://www.amanabank.lk/personal/financial-support/education-finance.html or visit any Amana Bank branch or speak to any representative at BIBM.

Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks continued to be recognised amongst the Top 50 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker. Fitch Ratings has conferred upon Amana Bank an investment-grade rating of BBB-(lka) with a stable outlook, paving the way for multiple opportunities to drive the bank’s growth and expansion. Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.