Finance

HNB to Raise Up to Rs12 Bn Through Debenture Issue

Hatton National Bank Plc (HNB) is set to raise up to Rs12 billion through a new debenture issue, the bank announced. The debentures, compliant with Basel III regulations, will be Tier 2, listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable, and include a non-viability conversion feature. Each debenture will be priced at Rs100. The initial issue will include

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Industry Analysis

Fitch Assigns Final ‘BBB+(lka)’ Rating to HNB’s Basel III Subordinated Debt

Fitch Ratings has assigned Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB, A(lka)/Stable) a final National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB+(lka)’ for its proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures, amounting up to Rs 12 billion. This final rating aligns with the expected rating assigned on April 4, 2024, following the receipt of documents confirming previously received information.

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Finance

Pan Asia Bank Achieves 32% Increase in PBT for 1H 2024

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported a solid performance for the first half of 2024, with a Pre-tax Profit (PBT) of Rs. 1,996 million, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period last year. The Bank’s net fee and commission income surged by 24% in the first half of 2024, driven primarily by increased

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Industry Analysis

Seylan Bank’s Rs. 10 Billion Debenture Issue Oversubscribed on Opening Day

Seylan Bank announced that its recent Rs. 10 billion debenture issue was oversubscribed on its opening day, receiving applications for over 100 million debentures, indicating strong investor confidence. Initially, the bank issued Rs. 5 billion in Basel III-compliant, Tier 2, listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable debentures. Priced at Rs. 100 each, these debentures have maturity

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