Finance

BOC Recognized Among Top 1000 World Banks for 2024 by The Banker

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading financial institution, has proudly announced its inclusion in The Banker magazine’s esteemed list of Top 1000 World Banks for 2024. BOC stands as the only Sri Lankan bank to secure a place on this prestigious list, marking another milestone during its 85th anniversary celebrations. As a cornerstone of

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Entrepreneurship

BOC Launches Support Initiative for Young Entrepreneurs to Address Brain Drain

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. The new program, designed to counteract brain drain and foster local talent, includes collaborations with organizations such as IDB, SED, NAITA, and EDB, as well as other governmental entities. Moving beyond traditional banking services, BOC’s ‘beyond banking’

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Business Planning

Sri Lanka Launches Interest-Free Loans for Agricultural Modernisation

In a major boost to Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat to provide interest-free loans to agribusiness entrepreneurs and farmers. This marks the beginning of the Agricultural Modernisation Program’s first phase. The MoUs were formalized between the Bank of Ceylon, the Regional Development Bank, and

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Finance

Sri Lanka Approves Five Firms for Airport Foreign Exchange Counters

Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved five companies to operate foreign exchange counters at Bandaranaike International Airport, according to Minister Bandula Gunawardana. Following a competitive tender process, the selected firms are Bank of Ceylon, People’s Bank, Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank, and Thomas Cook. The franchise agreements will be effective for three years.

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