Amana Bank Strengthens Presence in Akurana with Upgraded Branch

The official opening of the relocated Akurana Branch of Amana Bank took place under the patronage of Mohamed Azmeer, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Amana Bank.

Amana Bank recently relocated its Akurana branch to 352/7 Matale Road, offering customers a larger and more convenient space to experience improved banking services, further reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to enhancing customer service and convenience.

The opening ceremony was held under the distinguished patronage of the Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer – Mohamed Azmeer, alongside Chief Operating Officer – Imtiaz Iqbal, Vice President – Retail Banking and Marketing Siddeeque Akbar, Vice President – Treasury Harindra Obeysekere, Head of Sharia Supervision – Ash-Sheik Nazhan Naurooz and Assistant Vice President Central Region – Azam Ameer The event was graced by Divisional Secretary of Akurana – D R K Hennayake, Secretary of Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha  – S. Ranasinghe, Member of Parliament – Riyas Farook, prominent area residents, business owners, bank staff, customers and other key stakeholders from the region.

The new Akurana branch is designed to provide an enhanced banking experience, offering a full range of services, including account opening, vehicle financing, home financing, personal financing, gold-certificate financing, SME banking and trade services. Additionally, the branch features a state-of-the-art 24×7 banking zone, facilitating cash withdrawals, cash deposits, automated cheque deposits as well as houses a Pay&Go Kiosks for bill payments. The Branch also houses an exclusive Ladies Banking unit offering its female customers convenience and flexibility of conducting their transactions in a comfortable and secure environment. The branch is equipped with ample parking, making it convenient for customers to visit without any parking concerns.

To commemorate this relocation and in line with the Bank’s commitment to community responsibility, particularly in the area of children’s education, the Bank donated book racks to three deserving schools in the Akurana region.

Commenting on the relocation, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer stated, “We are excited to move our Akurana branch to a more convenient and customer-centric location. Akurana has consistently been one of our top-performing branches, and we are truly thankful for the ongoing loyalty of our customers. This new branch will continue to serve them with improved services, greater accessibility, and an overall better banking experience catering to both individual, corporate and SME business needs.” Further Azmeer stated “Historically, Akurana has been a hub for businesses, attracting traders for their commercial activities. We see that same business spirit thriving today and aspire to be a catalyst in driving its continued growth.”

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 was recognised amongst the Top 25 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.