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Nations Trust Bank empowers local businesses with ‘Nations Business Banking’
Nations Trust Bank, the premier business bank with a customer centric focus has relaunched ‘Nations Business Banking’ with the aim of uplifting and empowering the country’s Commercial Business sector. As a Bank that has consistently been a close partner to the local business community, the new product offers an array of enhanced, tailor-made financial, digital and lifestyle benefits that provides a holistic, value-added banking experience catering to the different needs of the business community across Sri Lanka.
Sharing his insight on the latest introduction, Arosha Liyanaarachchi, Senior Vice President – Commercial Banking, Nations Trust Bank, “Nations Trust Bank has over the years, has built up a strong foundation and evolved alongside businesses and entrepreneurs with many financial facets, ever since Nations Business Banking was first launched. With an offering of cutting-edge digital solutions together with a range of benefits and unique privileges that have been made available to business customers island-wide, our focus at Nations Trust Bank is to elevate businesses in their entrepreneurial journey with a long-term vision, whilst helping to establish a conducive entrepreneurial environment for aspiring entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka who add much value to the economic growth of the country.”
Nations Business Banking will offer a range of benefits and services categorized under three main tiers; Platinum, Gold and Silver. Some of the common benefits that business customers can expect from these three will include services such as gaining access to a dedicated Relationship Officer who will handle the business account and other relevant transactions on their behalf, experience convenient banking services via Nations Direct Enterprise, facilities such as internet banking, mobile banking, SMS alerts, e-Statements etc., cash collection services and business advances with most appropriate credit facility packages to name a few.
Nations Business Banking was first launched in 2007, after having recognized the importance of supporting the growth of businesses in Sri Lanka, through a segmented customer management approach. Ever since, Nations Trust Bank has embraced this initiative as a responsibility towards empowering the Commercial Business sector and collaborating with them alongside their long-term growth journey. The Bank has consistently worked to introduce a multitude of tailor-made financing packages and have also penetrated into the digital realm, providing ‘Best in Class’ digital solutions alongside other services, aimed at businesses.
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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