Bank of Ceylon Joins as Platinum Sponsor of the 35th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers 

Bank of Ceylon  has partnered as the Platinum Sponsor of the 35th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka, showcasing its active role in supporting the country’s banking sector and engaging with professionals shaping the industry’s future.

At a formal ceremony, Mr. W.P. Russel Fonseka General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ceylon, along with Mr. M.R.N. Rohana Kumara Deputy General Manager – Corporate and Offshore Banking and Vice President APB, Ms. Uthpala Herathrandeny Assistant General Manager – State-Owned Enterprises Relations and council member of APB officially handed over the sponsorship to Mr. Halin Hettigoda President of APB, Mr. B.A.H.S. Preena Immediate Past President of APB, and Mr. Indika Ranaweera Treasurer of APB. Senior officials from both organisations were present, reinforcing the significance of this collaboration.

The APB Anniversary Convention is a major event in Sri Lanka’s banking calendar, bringing together professionals, regulators, and industry experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the financial sector. With discussions spanning economic policies, regulatory frameworks, and the evolving role of banking in a changing financial sector, the convention plays a key role in setting the agenda for the industry’s progress.

BOC has been at the center of Sri Lanka’s banking industry for decades, serving as a financial backbone for businesses and individuals across the country. With its widespread presence and role in facilitating economic growth, BOC continues to support platforms that contribute to industry knowledge and professional development.

For over 85 years, Bank of Ceylon has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s financial landscape, connecting individuals and businesses to global opportunities. BOC’s extensive network with over 2,300 touch points spread across the nation, ensures that bank’s customers have convenient access to a wide range of financial services. Moreover BOC was ranked as  the only Sri Lankan Bank among the Top 1000 World Banks 2024 and the Banker of the Year 2021,2023 and 2024 by The Banker Magazine UK, The Number 1 Banking Brand in Sri Lanka  by Brand Finance Lanka. BOC also received the People’s Banking Services Brand of the year at the SLIM KANTAR Peoples Awards 2024.Internationally, Bank of Ceylon has established a strong presence in key locations such as a Subsidiary in London, UK; branches in Male and Hulhumalé in the Maldives; Chennai, India; and the Seychelles.