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DFCC Bank ranked No 1 Cash Management Service Provider in Sri Lanka by Euromoney
DFCC Bank, the Bank for Everyone, was recently awarded the Number One Ranking for Best Service by the acclaimed 2020 Euromoney Cash Management Non- Financial Institutions Survey. The award comes as a triumph to DFCC Bank who participated in the Euromoney Cash Management Survey for the very first time this year.Being rated as the bank offering the best Cash Management service by our loyal customers is a great accolade for the DFCC Cash Management business. . DFCC has also been ranked second position in the Market Leader Ranking Category under the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2020, making the award of significant value to the Bank.
Euromoney Magazine, which was initiated in 1969, is the prime magazine of the global financial world and reports on international cross-border capital markets. The Cash Management Survey 2020 was the 19th annual survey of the world’s cash management industry and worked on a voting system that allowed users to award institutions who truly deserved recognition. This year, Euromoney received over 30,000 responses, making the survey the most comprehensive and authoritative ranking available worldwide.
Considering that DFCC Bank has been in the Cash Management industry for only a short period of three years, the award by a leading global publication comes as a testament to the quality of service and utmost care that the Bank offers through our Cash Management proposition, DFCC iConnect. A well-known and much loved institution, DFCC continues to serve corporate customers, small and medium scale businesses and individuals with the best service in the industry. An award of this stature will aid DFCC in increasing their market share and improving upon their CASA balance, thereby proving time and time again that DFCC Bank truly is the Bank for Everyone.
Speaking on the matter, CEO of DFCC Bank, Lakshman Silva states, “We at DFCC Bank are overjoyed and truly humbled by the recognition given to us by the Euromoney Cash Management Survey. It is a great achievement to the Bank, especially considering the fact that we have been in the Cash Management Industry for a mere three years. This achievement would not have been possible without the Bank’s loyal customers and the support rendered by them during these tumultuous times. As valuable as this award is to the Bank, it also reminds us to keep upholding our quality of service and truly give back to our treasured customers. DFCC will continue to provide an unparalleled service that exceeds customer expectations and looks forward to celebrating more milestones such as this in the future.”
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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