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HNB Singithi ‘Giftober’ Savings Month begins with exciting new offers
Sri Lanka’s most customer-friendly bank HNB PLC announced the return of its highly anticipated Singithi Giftober Savings month with a wide range of exciting gifts from jumbo tills and stationery packs to gold sovereigns and gift vouchers of up to Rs 100,000 for its minor savers in celebration of Children’s Day.
HNB will provide its minor account holders with the opportunity to obtain maximum benefits on their deposits with the HNB Singithi Giftober promotion which will run for an exclusive 47 day period from 17 September through to 2 November.
“It is our pleasure to announce the start of the HNB Singithi Giftober month for 2020. This event has long been one of the most anticipated annual promotions carried out by the bank as this provides our most valued depositors with unprecedented benefits, while enabling HNB to rejuvenate the savings habit among our youngest customers and guide them on the path towards a financially secure future.
“Singithi Giftober Savings month is always an exciting time for all of us at the bank too, so even though it has been a very challenging year, we wanted to do our utmost to make sure that our children can still have something to get excited about when it comes to savings” HNB Deputy General Manager – Retail & SME Banking, Sanjay Wijemanne said.
In keeping with its mission to offer Singithi depositors the best value for their savings, this year’s savings promotion provides an unprecedented range of gifts starting from items such as stationery packs or jumbo caps for a deposit of Rs. 5,000 to backpacks, trolley bags, sports bags, MI bands or vouchers from DSI for deposits between Rs 25,000 to Rs. 100,000.
Additionally, deposits of Rs. 250,000 will receive a bicycle voucher from Lumala or a DSI Bike for Rs. 15,000. HNB has partnered with Abans, Singer and Softlogic to provide vouchers for deposits of Rs. 500,000 and above with vouchers ranging from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 100,000 which can be redeemed at any of their outlets.
HNB’s extensive branch network will also be decked out to impress during the Singithi Giftober month with decorations celebrating children’s month.
“We have taken on the responsibility of ensuring that all our minor account holders have the option to live out their dreams as they grow up with the necessary financial backing.
HNB Singithi has been driven by three key pillars to encourage the habit of savings. The extensive gift scheme offers minors an incentive to save, while the Diri Daru Grade 5 scholarship provides students with further motivation to commit to their studies enthusiastically. We also took measures to financially back the future of our minor savings account holders with a free-standing order guarantee insurance scheme. The new initiative ensures that the standing order set to the child’s account continues until they are 18, in the unfortunate circumstance of a parents’ demise,” HNB Head of Deposits, Viranga Gamage said.
Singithi account holders taking the Grade 5 scholarship exam will be eligible for cash rewards when they pass the examination. Additionally, working in partnership with HNB Assurance, the bank now guarantees that in the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise – due to natural or accidental causes – HNB will continue to remit the monthly standing order set to the child’s accounts until they reach the age of 18.
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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