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Genesis of a new era for Siyapatha Finance
Siyapatha Finance PLC, a fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, is one of the most trusted premier financial service providers in Sri Lanka. With over 16 years of industry experience and performance that is a testament to their commitment to customers across the country, Siyapatha Finance has consistently upheld its values of loyalty, openness, trust, and service excellence.
Growing from strength to strength, Siyapatha Finance has moved into its new head office branch building in a more centralised geological setting, located at No. 111, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 8. This new state-of-the-art 13-storey building interlaced with modern technology will be the main hub of operations aiming to enhance the overall Siyapatha experience for all stakeholders. The new building is equipped with demarcated spaces and floors for financial services, ample customer parking, and an auditorium of superior quality for the purpose of in-house training, development programmes, and much more.
A consistent provider of flexible and creative financial solutions to customers, generating greater values for stakeholders while assuring corporate governance through an empowered professional team, Siyapatha Finance is now geared to focus on maximising customer convenience.
Expressing his sentiments at the inaugural event, Mr. Ananda Seneviratne, Managing Director of Siyapatha Finance, stated: “We are filled with new hope as we continue our journey in the new head office branch, here in Colombo. We hope that by relocating to a more centralised geological location, we will be more accessible to our customers and better able to assist them with all their financial requirements, upholding our strong priorities of providing our customers with the best service possible. This modern high-tech infrastructure expansion is definitely a boost to our identity as an organisation that sustains the trust and stability of our customers with highest respect. It also personifies the sustainability of our business, as we continue to grow as one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial organisations.”
Siyapatha Finance has stepped forward on behalf of their customers once again and aims at sustaining their efforts towards facilitating financial stability for the people of Sri Lanka, guiding them as they tackle their financial hurdles. The doors of Siyapatha Finance PLC are open and its hardworking team of experts is ready to assist you in your financial requirements.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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