SDB bank appoints banking veteran Manoj Akmeemana as Chief Executive Officer
SDB bank has appointed Manoj Akmeemana as chief executive officer, placing the career banker in charge of the institution’s operations and strategic direction. The bank said Akmeemana brings more than three decades of experience in Sri Lanka’s financial sector, including work in retail banking, corporate banking, risk, recoveries and institutional management. Before joining SDB bank,…
Euro Motors expands island wide automotive Dealer network to support customers “Beyond the Drive”
Euro Motors is strengthening its island-wide automotive ecosystem with the formal appointment and recognition of its dealership and Authorised Service Provider (ASP) partners at a special ceremony recently held at “The Blue”, Hilton Colombo. Held under the theme “Beyond the Drive,” the event marks an important step in Euro Motors’ continued network development, bringing together…
Sri Lankan Exporters Create New Business Opportunities at Hotel Asia 2026
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives and the Sri Lanka Maldives Business Council, organized Sri Lanka Pavilion at the Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2026, held from 28th to 30th September 2026 in Hulhumalé, Maldives. The Sri Lanka Pavilion provided…
Nairobi Briefing Promotes Sri Lanka Expo and Business Partnerships
Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Nairobi held a briefing on Sri Lanka Expo 2027 on 25 September, bringing together approximately 180 participants to discuss trade and investment opportunities. The event took place at Britam Towers in partnership with Equity Bank Kenya. Participants represented government, business chambers, trade and investment agencies, financial institutions, logistics and technology…
‘People’s Remittance – Doodaru Pranama’ promotional campaign rewards children of overseas workers
People’s Bank has launched the ‘People’s Remittance – Doodaru Pranama’ Promotional Campaign in celebration of World Children’s Day, offering children of Sri Lankan Expatriates an opportunity to win attractive prizes while encouraging families to build a secure financial future for their children. Under this special promotion campaign, children who open an Ethera Udana Personal Foreign…
CSE and Commercial Bank partner to accelerate Sri Lankan enterprise growth
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC (Commercial Bank) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to foster enterprise development, facilitate capital formation and enhance collaboration across several strategic areas. The agreement arises from a mutual recognition of the opportunities to expand access by providing a platform to support SMEs and…
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Inaugurates The Financial Literacy Month – 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) inaugurates the Financial Literacy Month – 2026 (FinLit Month) on 08 October 2026, commencing with “FinLit Expo – Colombo” at the Centre for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya. This national programme brings together a range of interventions across the island to strengthen financial knowledge, promote responsible financial behaviour and advance…
Government exploring legal action against companies restricting fuel supplies – Minister
The Government plans to seek legal advice against private fuel companies under the terms of agreements and the powers vested in the Ministry under the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Act, if they attempt to restrict fuel supplies, Energy, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake told Parliament. Responding to questions raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya…
NCE–CanCham forum boosts Sri Lanka–Canada trade
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham), convened the Sri Lanka–Canada Trade, Investment & Market Access Forum on September 21 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together exporters, policymakers, diplomatic representatives, and business leaders to examine opportunities and challenges in expanding…
ComBank unveils ‘Prestige’ Banking to empower clients craft their legacy for growth
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a bespoke banking experience with the launch of ‘Prestige’ for Sri Lanka’s High Net worth (HNW) clientele. Bringing together the full weight and capabilities of Sri Lanka’s largest private sector bank, the initiative sets a new benchmark in bespoke financial services across the region,…