ComBank declared ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ by Euromoney for 7th time

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been conferred the coveted title of ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ for the seventh time by Euromoney, one of the world’s leading financial markets magazines, at its Asia Awards for Excellence 2021.

The Euromoney accolade is based on detailed submissions from market participants and extensive year-round research into the banking and capital markets in the region by the magazine’s editors, journalists, and research team.

According to Euromoney, the Asia Awards are seen as the benchmark for the leading firms in financial services in the region and are fiercely contested across numerous markets and categories. This year Euromoney received almost 1,000 submissions from banks for its regional and country awards programme that covers more than 50 regional awards and best bank awards in close to 100 countries.

“This is an award that any bank would be proud to have in its collection,” Commercial Bank Managing Director S. Renganathan commented. “Winning seven, and especially one based on performance in a year dominated by the global pandemic, is a fitting tribute to the strength and mettle of the Bank. It is particularly noteworthy considering the substantial concessions and interest rate cuts we provided to help customers weather the impacts of lockdowns in 2020, as well as the higher impairment provisions we had to make in response to the conditions that prevailed.”