Business
Orient Finance wins Gold as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year
Orient Finance, a leading financial institution in Sri Lanka proudly announces its latest achievements at the esteemed ‘Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry Awards’. The Company’s Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU) has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the event – the highly coveted Gold Award for Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year and the Merit Award for the Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year. These accolades reflect the AFBU’s dedication to excellence and innovation in the Islamic finance sector.
Orient Finance’s Alternative Finance Business Unit’s recognition as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year marks a significant milestone in its journey. The company attributes its success to several key factors, its dedication to upholding the principles of Islamic Finance, ensuring ethical and Sharia-compliant practices, including a successful retail expansion, strategic investments in its people and team, commitment to excellent customer service, and a comprehensive range of products and services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its customers. These efforts have translated into remarkable results, with the Ijarah business generating over LKR 600 million and Wakalah term investments alone generating over LKR 500 million worth of business within a span of less than two years.