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Nestlé Lanka in collaboration with Government authorities, inspires behavioural change through its School Waste Management Programme

Donates waste management units to schools in the Rathnapura District Nestlé Lanka donated waste management units to schools in the Rathnapura District on 1 February 2022 through its School Waste Management Programme. Implemented in collaboration with the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), the Ministry of Education, and local Municipal Councils, this programme aims to inspire a…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 4:53 pm

Mobility giant TK Elevator recognizes DIMO as its Best Global Distributor

DIMO, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka, has been recognised as the Best Global Distributor for year 2021 by TK Elevator (formerly known as thyssenkrupp Elevator), the German technology innovator and a global leader in providing Mobility Solutions. DIMO was awarded this prestigious accolade for establishing a world-class team for sales and…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 4:25 pm

Dr. Nirmal De Silva wins ‘Outstanding Corporate Trainer of the Year – Management & Leadership (South Asia)’ for the second time

Dr Nirmal De Silva was recognized as the ‘Outstanding Corporate Trainer of the Year – Management & Leadership (South Asia)’ at the 4th SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS held recently at the Grand Monarch Imperial in Colombo. The Gala Event saw participants from all the South Asian countries with awards presented in more than 25…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 4:23 pm

EY webinar zeros in on importance of recovery plans for licensed commercial banks (LCBs) and licensed specialized banks (LSBs)

The CBSL Direction No. 09 of 2021[1] requires to identify the full range of recovery options available to a licensed bank to deal with shocks to capital, liquidity, and all other aspects that may arise from institution-specific stresses, market-wide-stresses, or a combination of both, effective 30 June 2022. Each licensed bank shall have an RCP…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 4:21 pm

Kl.lk brings FCB to Sri Lanka – New entity branded FCB kl.lk

FCB, one of the oldest advertising agencies in the world and one that currently is the network agency of the year at Cannes (the premier global event that recognizes advertising creativity) is now in Sri Lanka as FCB kl.lk! Speaking on the occasion, Santosh Menon, Chairman/CEO of FCB kl.lk, said “I am delighted to be…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 2:58 pm

New Initiative for Natural Climate Solutions

Large Japanese corporations in the lead making Sri Lanka as primary investment target Japan’s Sojitz Corporation and Nippon Trading East have pledged to start a Blue Climate Fund to be implemented by Worldview International Foundation (WIF) and its community partners in Asia, Africa and Middle East. The initial capital of USD 25 million will be…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 2:48 pm

MiHCM receives ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification

MiHCM acquires the industry’s most prestigious standard for information security management MiHCM, the global HR technology provider, has been certified compliant with ISO/IEC 27001:2013. As an internationally recognised set of information security standards published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), ISO/IEC 27001:2013 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing,…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 12:06 pm

NDB Wealth advocates Financial Independence this year

NDB Wealth Management advocates Financial Independence for Sri Lankans as the nation celebrates the 74th Independence Day this year.“Independence and freedom take on new meanings when you discover financial independence for yourself and your loved ones. Knowing that your money has worked best for you helps one to discover peace of mind and joy.” stated…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 11:39 am

HNB Partners SLT-MOBITEL to Launch ‘Ithuru Ithuru’ Island-Wide Agency Banking Service Utilizing mCash Agent Network

Two of Sri Lanka’s giants in banking and telecommunications, HNB PLC and SLT-MOBITEL, announced a landmark partnership to launch ‘HNB Ithuru Ithuru’, an agency banking service that will enable HNB customers to make deposits to HNB General and Minor Savings Accounts through selected SLT-MOBITEL mCash agents. Aimed at drastically expanding financial inclusion while promoting the…

(0)Comments | February 7, 2022 11:33 am

ComBank supports traditional rice producers in Kokkadichcholai

Farmers in Kokkadichcholai, Batticaloa, have received financial and technical support and equipment to facilitate their traditional trade of rice production, as the latest beneficiaries of Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s Dirishakthi Value Chain Development Programme. The Bank embarked on this exercise to drive financial inclusion among smallholder farmers in this area in partnership with the Women’s…

(0)Comments | February 3, 2022 5:24 pm

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