National Savings Bank (NSB) has appointed Lasith Nanayakkara as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and IT Deputy General Manager, effective October 1. He succeeds Dr. Amal Illesinghe, who recently retired after more than 17 years of dedicated service to the bank. With over 35 years of experience in the banking and finance sector, Nanayakkara
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading connectivity provider, has introduced a groundbreaking eSIM Quick Transfer feature, offering seamless switching between iPhones and iPads. As the first in Sri Lanka and South Asia to launch this service, Dialog enables users to manage eSIMs with unmatched convenience. The eSIM Quick Transfer feature simplifies mobile connectivity, addressing the
HSBC Sri Lanka has been named Best Consumer Digital Bank in the country for the fourth consecutive year by Global Finance in the 2024 World’s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards in the Asia-Pacific region. This prestigious recognition follows HSBC’s recent accolade as Sri Lanka’s Best International Bank for 2024 by Euromoney. In addition to winning
The Banks’ Chief Information Officers Forum (BCIOF), the premier C-level forum in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial sector, hosted a successful ‘Partner Meet Up’ on 27 August at the Grand Sapphire, Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, as a prelude to the highly anticipated ‘The CIO Confluence 2025.’ With the banking and financial sector driving digital transformation,
Union Bank proudly announces the launch of its upgraded UBgo mobile app, a key development in the bank’s ongoing digital transformation strategy. This new version reflects Union Bank’s dedication to delivering innovative and customer-focused digital solutions. The revamped UBgo app features a range of enhancements aimed at providing a more intuitive, secure, and comprehensive banking
Union Bank has appointed Mr. Dilshan Rodrigo as its new Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective August 16, 2024. With over two decades of experience in the banking sector, Mr. Rodrigo’s leadership marks a pivotal moment for Union Bank as it seeks to navigate Sri Lanka’s evolving banking landscape and focus on innovation and customer-centric strategies in
Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka’s pioneering multinational textile manufacturer, has announced a remarkable turnaround in its financial performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2024 (1Q25). The company reported a profit before tax of Rs. 273.7 million, a significant recovery from the Rs. 701 million loss recorded during the same period last year. Revenue for
Amana Takaful Insurance, recognized as Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing and most awarded insurance company, has won the prestigious Mobile App of the Year– Sri Lanka title at the Insurance Asia Awards 2024. The award, presented at the recent ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, underscores Amana Takaful’s commitment to advancing technology and enhancing customer
In a landmark initiative to drive digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, GlobalLinker, and Databox Technologies. This collaboration, titled “Commercial Bank LEAP GlobalLinker,” is an innovative web solution designed