Sampath Bank has onboarded Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) as the first corporate client to integrate with its API Banking platform, enabling seamless and secure payments processing directly from CDB’s ERP system. This innovative banking platform was initiated as part of the portfolio of products offered under ‘Transaction Banking’ at Sampath Bank becoming the…
Chokolaate’s Mother Daughter Fashion Designer (MDFD) 2025 came to a dazzling close with Samali Senevirathne being crowned the overall champion of its landmark 15th anniversary edition. After years of resilience and unwavering determination, Samali emerged at the top, impressing judges and audiences alike with her nature-inspired vision and design precision. The Common Tiger butterfly (Danaus…
CIPM Sri Lanka, the nation’s leader in Human Resource Management, has achieved a landmark accomplishment by earning the ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organization Management System (EOMS) certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) – an honour that cements its position at the forefront of educational excellence. The certification was ceremoniously presented to Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe,…
Huawei Services (Hong Kong) Co., Limited earned an “Outstanding Gold Award” at the “Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025” Presentation Ceremony organized by the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD). The award recognizes Huawei’s performance in the area of personal data privacy protection. It also reflects the company’s sustained investment and long-term commitment…
The Colombo Toastmasters Club, Sri Lanka’s first Toastmasters Club and the first in South Asia, celebrated its 42nd Presidential Installation held on 2nd August 2025 at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. This gala evening witnessed the ceremonial installation of Toastmaster Purnima Gunasekera as the 42nd President of the Club for the 2025/2026 term, taking over leadership from…
CFOs recognise that AI has evolved from an emerging technology to a strategic tool, with only 3% of APAC CFOs still conservative in their AI strategy, down drastically from 63% five years ago Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia Pacific (APAC) have fundamentally shifted their approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to new research from…
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL), the country’s leading professional body for logistics, supply chain, and transport, has been selected to host the CILT International Convention 2025, the flagship global event of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. This prestigious gathering will take place from 14–17 September 2025 at…
The ‘It’s About Time’ Travelling History Museum opened its doors to the public today at the Colombo Public Library. Since its inception in February 2019, the museum has visited 11 towns across 10 districts and 7 provinces, including Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Galle. Drawing on feedback from more than 52,000 visitors, it…
Homegrown finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC recently expanded its holistic services to the ancient agricultural hub of Mahiyanganaya, progressing onto the successful opening of its 56th branch. Resonating with the company’s vision to deliver optimum value to its stakeholders, the latest branch offers a wide product portfolio ranging from leasing, fixed deposits, savings, gold financing,…
Former IQ-EQ leader will accelerate Acuity’s global growth, including Sri Lanka Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, staffing and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has appointed Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Crabtree has more than 25 years of leadership experience in client engagement and commercial strategy,…
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