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HNB-Sun Lanka partnership
Sun Lanka Assistant General Manager, Dilshan Wijeywardenne, Sun Lanka General Manager, Chen Gaojie, Sun Lanka Chairperson, Koshila Erathne, HNB Deputy General Manager- Retail and SME Banking Sanjay Wijemanne, HNB Head of Micro Finance Vinodh Fernando HNB Head of Personal Financial Services, Kanchana Karunagama, HNB Senior Manager- Leasing, Niluka Amarasinghe, HNB Assistant Manager- Leasing, Roshan De Silva and HNB Business Development Executive- HNB Leasing, Mahesh Ratnayake
Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bank HNB PLC announced unmatched discounts and convenient leasing options for SANY heavy machinery in partnership with Sun Lanka Auto Traders.
The partnership between the industry leaders will be applicable for customers purchasing any model of SANY excavators available in the market. The MoU was signed at a special ceremony held at HNB Towers with the participation of HNB Deputy General Manager- Retail and SME Banking Sanjay Wijemanne and Sun Lanka Auto Traders Chairperson, Koshila Erathne.
“We’re delighted to renew our agreement with Sun Lanka this year and offer customers access to an even broader range of vehicles with attractive benefits and exclusive discounts. As a leading private sector bank, we will continue to partner with the nation’s foremost automobile dealers in a bid to offer our loyal customer base the most flexible and affordable leasing solutions,” HNB Head of Personal Financial Services, Kanchana Karunagama said.
The partnership entails an attractive leasing package with low-interest rates and customised repayment facilities, tailor-made to suit each customers’ budget and income. HNB customers will also be offered the Prestige Prime credit card, with the bank waiving off the first year annual fee payment. The card will provide customers with access to unique discounts on automobile products, servicing, spare parts, tyres and batteries.
Dedicated to serving a vast array of motor needs, HNB General Insurance will provide additional benefits to customers through the cost-effective vehicle and life insurance schemes. This includes discounted vehicle insurance premiums for customers and free life insurance covers. The promotion is also anchored to a free credit card from HNB, with the first year annual fee being waived off.
“At Sun Lanka, we operate with our customers’ best interests at heart, and we’re excited to be able to offer generous discounts to our customers working in the construction sector. We look forward to strengthening partnerships of this nature to continue offering valued clientele unparalleled pricing and leasing options,” Sun Lanka Auto Traders Chairperson, Koshila Erathne said.
Sun Lanka will offer HNB customers special discounted prices and lease contributions for a select range of SANY heavy machinery.
Further information regarding the offer can be obtained from HNB customer centres and Sun Lanka showrooms island-wide. Sun Lanka Auto Traders is Sri Lanka’s top vehicle dressing and vehicle accessories store focusing on providing comfort and ease to ensure customer satisfaction.
With 252 customer centres across the country, HNB is one of Sri Lanka’s largest, most technologically innovative banks, having won local and global recognition for its efforts to drive forward a new paradigm in digital banking. Over the recent past, the bank was ranked among the World Top 1,000 Banks list compiled by the prestigious UK-based Banker Magazine. HNB has a national rating of AA- (lka) by Fitch Ratings (Lanka) Ltd.
HNB was also declared Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Sri Lanka at the Global Finance Awards 2020, in addition to winning the coveted Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka Award for the 11th time at the Asian Banker Awards 2020, in recognition of its sustainable growth and continuous improvements in processes, products and services amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment.
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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