HNB Lanka IOC joins hand to launch Solo contactless payment option at Lanka IOC stations


Catering to the rapidly increasing demand for digital payment solutions Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC and Lanka IOC PLC, a top-ranked listed energy company launched phase 1 of contactless payment options via the Solo Digital Payment App by HNB at 41 Lanka IOC Petrol Sheds across the island with phase 2 set to offer the facility at a further 167 sheds.

Huawei 2020 First Half revenue up


Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2020 today.

ComBanks Easy Payment Plan merchant base grows to 2000


The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that its merchant base registered to offer Easy Payment Plans (EPPs) and 0% interest purchase to the Bank’s Credit Card holders has reached 2000, significantly enhancing the benefits and convenience enjoyed by this customer segment.

FHA pioneers 62 years of excellence in Non Banking Finance Sector


The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA) announced that it will continue to empower the nation with ethical finance practices while acting as the mediator to the non-banking financial industry.

HNB FINANCE extends Gold Loan facility to Padaviya branch


Sri Lanka's leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE, is further expanding the footprint of their chain of prestigious gold loan facilities with a center at the HNB FINANCE branch located at Bandaranayake Junction, Padaviya.

Colombo Stock Exchange announces new listing opportunities


The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has expanded the eligibility criteria for initial listing of shares on the Main Board and the Diri Savi Board which will enable a wider spectrum of companies to qualify for a listing.

Standard Chartered finances apparel manufacturer Brandix for Personal Protective Equipment production


Standard Chartered Sri Lanka announced today that Brandix is the latest company to complete a drawdown from the Bank’s global USD1 billion COVID-19 financing commitment, underscoring its ongoing efforts to support local businesses in the pandemic response.

Online Payments surges ahead as HNB AppiGo merchant base triples in just one month


Surging consumer demand for online retail in a post-COVID Sri Lanka has led to a rapid increase in enterprises signing on with HNB AppiGo, a revolutionary platform that facilitates businesses with end-to-end e-commerce capabilities.

Mastercard expands simple and secure digital checkout experience in Asia Pacific as consumers flock to online shopping


As Asia Pacific shifts rapidly to digital commerce, Mastercard is bringing the next generation of seamless payments to the region with an online checkout solution that eliminates passwords, protects data with smart security and makes transactions a breeze with just a few clicks.

Mobitel becomes 1st Telco to launch LankaQR to the market with mCash


Committed to driving digital inclusivity, mCash, Sri Lanka’s pioneering mobile financial solution conceptualized by the National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, has consistently offered customers a host of financial solutions through the mobile.

Peoples Bank introduces multiple loan schemes to boost Governments Development programme


Being the bank of the people, People’s Bank bears a great responsibility to assist the Government to re-start the Sri Lankan economy and help the people of the country to get some form of normalcy to their lives.